Consultant - Mental Health & Addictions

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, MHA Planning, the MHA Consultant is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of core MHA Planning services, standards, guidelines, and best practices to improve the continuum of prevention and treatment services for individuals living with mental illness and addictions. The Consultant works to facilitate the implementation plan associated with health services planning and contributes to transformational improvement initiatives. 

The position works closely with the Manager, MHA Program Planning, and Program Planning Project Managers to strengthen the Program Planning & Development activities in the support of advancing transformational initiatives in Mental Health. The Consultant leads capacity building within MH&A Planning team in relation to evidence-based policies and best practices. Supports the Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of MH&A Planning standards, guidelines, protocols, best practices, and strategies that provide a foundation for mental health and addiction prevention and treatment programs and services throughout the province and across the continuum of need.    

The Consultant collaborates with system and external partners, identifies and monitors key indicators, and supports knowledge exchange across the health system and other sectors.

About You

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

• Undergraduate degree in a health discipline or a related field (Business, Administration, Health Policy)
• Master's level preparation is an asset (in related health field, business, administration or public policy)
• 3-5 years of leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for project implementation, standards development, evaluation and adoption of best practices to deliver high quality services
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including report writing and presentation/engagement skills.
• Understands the principles of project management / change management and demonstrated ability to create and lead complex work teams
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and integration of evidence-informed decision making to support the development of high-quality programs, policies and practices.
• Experience and demonstrated expertise with data management and data analysis; 
• Proficient application of word processing, excel, database, PowerPoint and graphics software required
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and/or with Healthcare organizations would be considered a significant asset.
• Demonstrated experience in project management/project administration is an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours

• Permanent Full-Time Position; 75 hours biweekly 

Compensation and Benefits

$37.61 - $47.01 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.