Manager Mental Health and Addictions

St. Joseph's General Hospital Elliot Lake; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization located in Algoma District, Elliot Lake, is seeking a Manager of Mental Health and Addictions. In this leadership role, you will guide client care and operational oversight while influencing the delivery of essential mental health services. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in mental health, with proven leadership capabilities in a healthcare setting. This position offers an opportunity to lead transformative programs and positively impact the community.

Qualifications

• Registered in good standing with the applicable professional regulatory college.
• At least five years' experience in mental health and addictions services.
• Two years in a leadership role, preferably in a unionized healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide client care and operational oversight.
• Influence the delivery of mental health services.
• Lead transformative programs and foster collaboration.

Skills

Leadership in mental health services

Interdisciplinary team management

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or social work

Master's degree

Job description

Join St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake as our Manager of Mental Health and Addictions

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake (SJGHEL) is a patient focused, community driven, and quality oriented healthcare organization dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care to the communities we serve. We are committed to advancing healthcare excellence across rural Northern Ontario, strengthening interprofessional collaboration, enhancing quality and safety, and ensuring accessible, patient centered care for all.

Role Description

SJGHEL is seeking a dynamic and hands on Manager, Mental Health and Addictions to join our leadership team! Reporting to the Director, of Long-Term Care and Community Programs, this leadership role is responsible for guiding client care, operational oversight, and program development across hospital and community based mental health and addictions services.

The ideal candidate will drive quality improvement, support system integration, and foster collaboration among interdisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure care is safe, effective, and aligned with organizational values and best practice standards. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence the delivery of mental health and addictions services, lead transformative programs, and make a tangible difference in the lives of clients and the community.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing or social work from an accredited institution, with a master’s degree considered an asset and be registered in good standing with the applicable professional regulatory college. They will have at least five years’ experience in mental health and addictions services, including hospital or community-based programs, and two years in a leadership role, preferably in a unionized healthcare environment. Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and quality improvement initiatives is an asset.