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    Executive Lead, Mental Health - Prince George, BC, Canada - Northern Health

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    Position Summary

    If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

    The Executive Lead, Mental Health and Substance Use (MH & SU) Program is responsible, with advice from the Program Council, through the use of data, research, evidence based practice guidelines and other quality standards, to stimulate, steward, support and sustain quality improvement in mental health and substance use services and to inform the development of regional mental health and substance use service strategies.

    The Executive Lead acts as Northern Health's representative in select provincial strategic planning processes and in developing partnerships with the Ministries of Health, Children and Family Development, Education, and Housing and Social Development along with other organizations and associations involved in mental health and substance use services in B.C.

    This position works in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) to support the delivery of mental health and substance use services in accordance with the processes established by FNHA and with the guidance of Northern Health's Vice President of Indigenous Health.

    The Executive Lead collaborates with the Program Medical Lead, other Clinical Quality Programs, physicians and staff to align Mental Health and Substance Use services with Northern Health's Strategic, Operating and Services Plans.

    The Executive Lead works closely with operational leadership and staff to support the change management necessary to improve the quality of mental health and substance use services and sustain these improvements over time.

    This involves working closely with PQIM to gather and provide meaningful analysis of data to clinical sites to inform and support continuous quality improvement efforts in the provision of care.

    Starting salary will be approximately from $124,561 to $155,701 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

    Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000.

    The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees.

    Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province.

    Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions.

    The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000.

    It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer. What Northern Health has to offer you


    • Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
    • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
    • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
    • Employee referral program
    • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
    • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
    • "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions
    IMPORTANT NOTE:
    As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:


    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
    • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

    Examples may include:

    • Program certificates or diplomas
    • High school/college/university transcripts etc.
    • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page Qualfications
    • A Masters Degree in health administration or a health related discipline, with a minimum of ten (10) years experience, including at least seven (7) years in a senior position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of complex service delivery systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
    Skills and Abilities:


    • Demonstrated leadership abilities and skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change.
    • High degree of flexibility in a changing environment.
    • Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programs both independently and in teams.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging health services and practice issues at the provincial and national levels.
    • Ability to effectively present and clarify requirements, expectations, ideas and concepts to gain buy in from stakeholders.
    • Commitment to client/patient focused care.
    • Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills including facilitation and negotiation skills.
    • Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills that involve the use of data and information.
    • Ability to establish partnerships.
    • Experience in designing and implementing continuous quality improvement programs.
    • Working knowledge of research processes and methodologies. Who we are

    Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.

    We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

    Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

    There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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