Assistant Manager - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking an Assistant Manager for Mental Health & Addictions. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team to enhance client-centered care through effective management of resources and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health leadership, particularly within mental health and addictions, and a commitment to fostering a healthy workplace. Join a diverse and innovative team that values collaboration and creativity, making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need of support. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in health or related fields.
• Eligible for registration with relevant health or professional discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Mental Health & Addictions Intake Services.
• Ensure effective use of resources in delivering quality client-centered care.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Knowledge of Mental Health/Addictions

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or a related field

Job description

Assistant Manager - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 195760
Location: Provincial Zone, All Locations
Department: MHA NZ Central Intake CRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-Feb-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Provincial Manager of Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Intake Services, the Assistant Manager is a member of the Mental Health & Addictions Intake Leadership team and is responsible for advancing priorities of the portfolio via supporting the ongoing development and implementation of assigned MHA Intake program services and initiatives. The Assistant Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, ensuring the effective, efficient use of human, fiscal, and material resources in the delivery of quality client-centered care.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in health or a related field
• Eligible for registration with relevant health or professional discipline / college or association
• 3-5 years recent and related progressive leadership experience. Experience in Mental Health and Addictions is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of mental health/addictions care delivery systems in hospital and community
• Evidence of commitment to a healthy workplace and the use of best practices in building/sustaining staff competencies, ensuring good communication and involvement of staff and clients/residents in decisions which affect them
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective collaborative relationships and partnerships with stakeholders
• Strong human resource management, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Flexibility and creativity are required to meet the challenges in a dynamically changing environment
• Demonstrated understanding of and champion of family-centered care
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and enhanced customer service
• Ability to identify and report budgetary pressures to the manager and assist the manager in identifying mitigation strategies to keep spending within budget

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$40.15 - $53.35 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.