Manager, Specialized Community Programs

Position SummaryAre you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join our Specialized Services department.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe Manager, Specialized Community Programs is responsible for Mental Health, Community, Intensive, Rehabilitation and Specialized Services. The Manager promotes the vision, mission and values, and strategic direction of Northern Health including a commitment to the Primary Care Home as the foundation for team based health care. The Manager is responsible for service delivery, quality assurance, operational planning, policies and procedures, utilization and risk management, outcome evaluation, and budget control measures.
Starting salary will be approximately from $132,169 to $163,073 and will be based on education, training, experience, reporting structure and salaries of similar positions.
Qualfications
Master's degree in a health related discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in inpatient or community mental health and addiction services, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning, service delivery, and the involvement of individuals and families, groups and communities in their health care.
Knowledge in the areas of risk management, relevant legislation, research, quality improvement, service contracts, and computer applications.
Ability to analyze situations, problems and underlying processes and resolve problems.
Ability to guide teams towards group cohesion and effectiveness.
Ability to introduce and manage change that is consistent with the vision, purpose and operating principles of Northern Health.
Ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of mediums.
Ability to operate technological equipment as needed.
Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
Where you will be working:Community:Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George
More about Northern HealthNorthern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.
What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.
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