Director of Mental Health and Substance Use

NorWest Community Health Centres•Thunder Bay, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services. The Director of Mental Health and Substance Use serves as a member of the senior leadership team, supporting the mission, vision and values of the NorWest CHCs. The Director is responsible for leadership planning, delivery, evaluation, and supports the facilitation and coordination of the Mental Health and Substance Use Programs offered within the Centres. Areas of program oversight include, but are not limited to; the Homelessness & Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub, Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM), Kwae Kii Win Managed Alcohol Program, Mobile Drug Checking Services, and Care Bus.

Requirements

A combination of educational preparation and applicable work experience
A minimum of three to five years management experience
Broad knowledge in the areas of community health, primary health care, health promotion, addictions, homelessness and harm reduction
Experience leading and growing highly effective management team that can respond to organizational and operational needs
Ability to collect and analyze data, including familiarity with computer software applications
Understanding and experience working in diverse, disadvantaged communities
Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured)
Understanding and interest in current issues in health, including health reform
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction
Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment
Experience leading and supporting effective team planning
Ability to develop and nurture strategic partnerships
Experience with collective bargaining and managing a unionized environment
Excellent organizational, oral and written communication and time management skills
A vehicle and valid driver’s license are required

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the senior leadership team
Responsible for leadership planning, delivery, and evaluation of Mental Health and Substance Use Programs
Support the facilitation and coordination of Mental Health and Substance Use Programs offered within the Centres
Provide leadership in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)