Clinical Coordinator, Physician Health Program

The SMA (www.sma.sk.ca) is a voluntary, member-based, professional association for physicians, medical students and residents in the province and it is the provincial chapter of the Canadian Medical Association. As the trusted voice of Saskatchewan’s 2,600 practicing physicians, the SMA negotiates for and on behalf of our doctors; supports the educational, professional, economic and personal well-being of physicians; and advocates for a high-quality and patient-centred, health-care system.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, permanent Clinical Coordinator in the Physician Health Program (PHP) to join our growing team!

The Clinical Coordinator is a key clinical resource in providing a range of confidential services, including case management, referral, assessment, treatment, and ongoing support to medical students, residents, physicians, and their families in pursuing and maintaining their personal health and well-being.

This position is based on-site at our office in Regina, SK, with a voluntary hybrid work option subject to approval under our Hybrid Work Arrangement policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical intervention for patients/clients who experience complex physical health, mental health, addiction, aging, relational, financial and/or personal health issues in terms of triage, assessment, treatment, monitoring, counselling/coaching, case management, treatment plan development/implementation, advocacy and referral to community resources for the Physician Health Program (PHP). Provides evidence-based clinical strategies for both individuals and groups;
• Develops strategic relationships and collaborates with external stakeholders/agencies to advance the strategic goals of the Physician Health Program (PHP);
• Operationalizes program strategic goals, collaboratively develops educational and interventional initiatives/programs which address health and wellness concerns for students, residents, physicians and their family members;
• Collects data and evaluates effectiveness and performance of the PHP services offered and identifies continuous improvement opportunities;
• Provides leadership, guidance, liaison and support to the Physician Health Program committee (PHPC) and individual members of the committee;
• Recruits and maintains contractual relationships with various PHP service providers (i.e., clinicians/agencies);
• Participates in development of strategic SMA initiatives that promote the objectives of the PHP;
• Plans, develops and delivers educational sessions on a variety of health and wellness topics;
• Provides feedback and support to the administrative assistant located in head office (e.g., Saskatoon); and
• Performs other program-related duties assigned by the Director, Physician Support Programs.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a clinical health profession (e.g., psychiatric nursing, social work, clinical psychology)
• 10 years’ experience in mental health/psychiatry and addictions
• Knowledge and experience in case management

Perks & Benefits:

• Pension Plan
• Group Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• $600 Annual Employee Wellness Program
• Work/Life Balance - 35 Hour Work Week
• Optional Earned Days Off program in addition to annual Vacation Entitlement

Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Applications including cover letter and resume can be sent via email directly to careers@sma.sk.ca by April 13, 2025.

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled.

The SMA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

We thank all interested candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.