Clinical Director

EHN Canada is the nation's largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.

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Clinical Director

Bellwood Health Services is a nationally recognized, accredited Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Centre, with over 35-year history of serving Canadians from across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to join a seasoned, multi-disciplinary team that is focused on quality care, by using best practice treatment, teamwork and respect.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Clinical Director is responsible for leading the day-to-day clinical programing in the facility. The position promotes collaborative teamwork, patient satisfaction, professional and clinical skill development of staff, innovative thinking, constructive debate and greater autonomy in decision making.

The role will work closely with and provide leadership to a team of clinicians to ensure excellence in our clinical pathways through the design, implementation and monitoring of clinical best practice and a focus on quality improvement and patient outcomes. The role will lead critical projects focusing on client care and experience.

The preferred candidate has proven and effective leadership skills including crisis management and de-escalation, a commitment to high quality work, patient safety, and best possible outcomes all while demonstrating a strong focus on patient outcomes.

Job Functions and Duties

• Provide clinical consultation, direction and supervision of clinical staff for all aspects of treatment.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in place to address administrative, clinical and staff issues pertinent for a residential treatment program and outpatient services in keeping with Accreditation Canada standards.
• Promote and model an environment that fosters continuous learning for interdepartmental needs
• In consultation /collaboration with the ED, define and implement the organizational supports and structures required for the delivery of excellent patient care.
• In consultation /collaboration with the ED, physician partners and interdisciplinary team, develop and implement clinical services, functional and strategic plan for the program.
• Provide a progressive and proactive approach to clinical practice.
• Ensure patient records are maintained according to facility, professional and legislated requirements through Medical Records
• Develop partnerships with community organizations to enhance service delivery and outreach efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A member of a College of Regulated Health Professionals and an experienced clinician with an advanced clinical degree including a Ph.D., or MSW.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-stakeholder collaborations to provide excellent client care.
• Five years of trauma informed mental health and addictions experience required.
• Five years progressive management/leadership experience required
• Demonstrated strategic leadership, team building and mentorship skills in a complex environment
• Demonstrated superior analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication, consulting, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous quality improvement.
• Able to adapt, prioritize, exercise initiative, manage pressure, multitask and work independently
• Flexible and able to attend to matters beyond normal office hours

Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health
• Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
• Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
• Perks and discounts with Perkopolis - entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
• Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
• Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
• Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.