Clinical Director, Medicine & Mental Health Programs

Southlake Regional Health Centre; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Clinical Director of Medicine & Mental Health. The successful candidate will lead patient care delivery, operational planning, and quality improvement for the organization. Applicants should have extensive leadership experience within acute care and a deep commitment to inclusive, patient-focused care. This role promotes collaboration and excellence in clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of leadership experience in a unionized acute care environment.
• Minimum of five years managing large interdisciplinary diverse teams.
• Current registration in a regulated health profession.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee general medicine and mental health programs.
• Ensure excellent patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Foster inter-professional collaboration across departments.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline

Master’s degree in a health-related discipline

Job description

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

We are excited to announce an opening for a Clinical Director of Medicine & Mental Health!

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Regional Vice President Cancer Services (Central) the successful applicant will provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of the general medicine and mental health programs at Southlake. This includes patient care delivery, operational planning, human resource development, financial stewardship, quality improvement, education, and research.

Primary Responsibilities

As a key member of our leadership team, you will foster inter-professional collaboration across the continuum of care, ensuring excellence in patient outcomes, service delivery, and staff engagement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Serve as a role model, exemplifying Southlake’s values and professional competencies.
• Collaborate with ELT, Directors, Managers, Physician Leaders, Clinical Chiefs, Division Heads, and team members to develop and implement the department’s vision and mission in alignment with Southlake’s overall strategy.
• Translate organizational priorities into clear program goals, ensuring they remain strategic, relevant, and actionable.
• Set priorities and allocate resources based on current and future program needs aligned with corporate objectives.
• Champion principles of continuous improvement, change management, systems thinking, project management, and evidence-based practices across all initiatives.
• Support the implementation of hospital policies and standards of care to achieve our vision and objectives.
• Lead strategic planning for the general medicine and mental health programs, incorporating best practices and innovative approaches.
• Engage with provincial initiatives and service delivery changes through collaboration with organizations such as OHA, MOH, and OH.
• Monitor and manage clinical quality outcomes in partnership with department leaders and inter-professional teams.
• Ensure ongoing development and updating of standards of practice in alignment with evolving professional knowledge and hospital frameworks.
• Foster a collaborative environment, promoting respect for all roles and encouraging professional development and research.
• Advocate for a multidisciplinary approach to care, positioning the team as central to patient care and service delivery.
• Integrate patient-centered care into all decisions, policies, and strategies.
• Recruit, support, and develop staff to ensure their competence and advancement in their fields of specialty.
• Implement effective communication strategies to keep staff informed and engaged in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Champion evidence-based clinical excellence, continuous learning, outcome evaluation, and research.
• Build and strengthen relationships with academic organizations to facilitate staff and student placements and mentorship programs.

Qualifications

What You Bring :

• Successful completion of a Baccalaureate degree preferably within a health-related discipline from an accredited educational institution and/or a Master’s degree in a health-related discipline preferred.
• Current registration and in good standing in a regulated health profession.
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience preferably within a unionized acute care environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience, ideally managing large interdisciplinary diverse teams.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds trust and strong partnerships across disciplines with a strong focus on creating and sustaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.
• Passion for advancing high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring operational excellence.
• Dedication to supporting employee well-being and professional growth, recognizing that people are at the heart of exceptional care.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.