Health Services Manager - 7 Lane - Mental Health & Addictions

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Mental Health & Addictions, and working as part of a collaborative leadership team, the Health Services Manager will contribute to policy development, quality initiatives, service standardization, and resource management. The HSM will support the team in achieving the Accreditation Standards and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

The Health Services Manager (HSM) is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for interprofessional health services team. The HSM will be responsible for day-to-day clinical operations, standards of care, and maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

The Health Services Manager exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of the Mental Health and Addictions Program and the Mission and Vision and Strategic Directions of Nova Scotia Health, and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of Nova Scotia Health’s Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Leadership. 

About You

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

• Bachelors Degree from a health related discipline
• Master's degree or Leadership certificate an asset
• Minimum five (5) years recent experience in a leadership and/or management position with responsibilities related to program planning, evaluation, human resource and financial management within a unionized environment
• Minimum five (5) years recent clinical experience in a position included in this portfolio
• Must be registered with the relevant health discipline college/association
• Previous leadership/management experience an asset
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to successfully change, adapt, overcome, and cope with unexpected challenges
• Experience and expertise in process planning and redesign work
• Requires a high level of sound judgment, initiative, and self-direction
• Demonstrates high degrees of independent decision making, motivation, creativity, flexibility, adaptability, and change management knowledge
• Proven and highly developed leadership skills including vision, self-awareness, relationship and team building skills, and communication skills
• Travel may be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: MGT06
Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65

Annual Salary: $104,498 - $128,010

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.