Provincial Clinical Lead – Mental Health and Addictions

Veracity Software Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Provincial Clinical Lead for Mental Health and Addictions. This pivotal role involves providing expert leadership in designing and implementing coordinated access to mental health services across Ontario. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the healthcare system, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to quality improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence system-level changes and enhance service delivery while working primarily in a virtual environment with occasional travel to Toronto. If you're passionate about mental health and want to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Regulated health professional with a strong background in mental health leadership.
• Expertise in evidence-based practices and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in mental health and addictions services across Ontario.
• Cultivate relationships with health partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in Mental Health

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Clinical Performance Measurement

Policy Development

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Psychiatry

Job description

Provincial Clinical Lead – Mental Health and Addictions

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Position Title: Provincial Clinical Lead - Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Provincial Coordinated Access

Location: Primarily virtual; Occasional travel to Toronto, Ontario

Time Commitment: 1 day per week (7.5 hours)

Term: 2 years, with a 2-year renewal option

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical and strategic leadership in designing and implementing coordinated access for mental health and addictions services across Ontario.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive work plan aligned with provincial goals and evidence-based best practices.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and evaluation of quality and performance metrics.
• Define annual milestones and key performance indicators to drive system-level improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building

• Cultivate effective, collaborative relationships with clinical and administrative leaders, regional health partners, government agencies, and national stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for alignment and integration of strategies across MHACoE and Ontario Health.
• Act as a primary liaison and clinical spokesperson for coordinated access initiatives.

Change Management & Quality Improvement

• Champion system change efforts and knowledge translation to support the implementation of coordinated access models.
• Guide change management processes, quality improvement initiatives, and dissemination of relevant clinical evidence.
• Promote stakeholder buy-in and clinical adoption through ongoing communication and support.

Policy Advisory & System Monitoring

• Monitor system trends and respond to emerging issues requiring provincial attention.
• Provide clinical advice to Ontario Health, the Ministry of Health, and other relevant ministries as needed.
• Represent MHACoE in leadership councils, forums, and external engagements at provincial, national, and international levels.

Required Qualifications

• Regulated health professional in good standing with the relevant Ontario governing body, such as:
• Practicing Psychiatrist (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
• Primary Care Physician (College of Family Physicians of Canada)
• Demonstrated leadership in system-level mental health and addictions initiatives.
• Deep understanding of Ontario's health care system, with a focus on equity, access, and service coordination.
• Expertise in evidence-based practices, clinical performance measurement, and change leadership.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and consensus-building skills.
• Experience with strategic advisory or policy development is an asset.

Recruiter Submission Template:

Full Name:

Degree Major with University and Completion year:

Total experience as Provincial Clinical Lead - Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Provincial Coordinated Access:

Licensed psychiatrist, primary care physician, or other regulated clinician in good standing in Ontario:

Strong leadership experience in mental health and addictions, with a focus on coordinated access:

Deep understanding of Ontario's health system and experience in system-level planning, quality improvement, and stakeholder engagement:

Contact Number:

Email Id:

LinkedIn Id:

Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):

Notice period (in weeks):

Current work authorization status (US Citizen, Green Card, etc.):

Expected Hourly Rates:

Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work primarily virtually with occasional travel to Toronto, Ontario?

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting