Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Unit Manager facilitates the day-to-day clinical operational needs for the Day Hospital and Intensive Community Treatment Services (ICTS) Programs within The Summit; Centre for Youth Resilience. The Unit Manager also has operational responsibility for the mental health team at the PLC 41 Med Psych Program. The essential components of this management position are administrative and clinical activities. Working as a member of the management team, the unit manager provides daily support to the multi-disciplinary team regarding decisions that enhance patient care and clinical best practice. The unit manager assists the program manager in program planning & development, and in allocating human and financial resources to support services objectives and quality patient care. The unit manager coordinates the effective implementation of program development activities within the Day Hospital using knowledge and skill in change management processes. The position requires solid understanding of the system and effective collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, while also serving as a role model for family centered care, respectful relationships and positive communication. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Description:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Unit Manager facilitates the day-to-day clinical operational needs for the Day Hospital and Intensive Community Treatment Services (ICTS) Programs within The Summit; Centre for Youth Resilience. The Unit Manager also has operational responsibility for the mental health team at the PLC 41 Med Psych Program. The essential components of this management position are administrative and clinical activities. Working as a member of the management team, the unit manager provides daily support to the multi-disciplinary team regarding decisions that enhance patient care and clinical best practice. The unit manager assists the program manager in program planning & development, and in allocating human and financial resources to support services objectives and quality patient care. The unit manager coordinates the effective implementation of program development activities within the Day Hospital using knowledge and skill in change management processes. The position requires solid understanding of the system and effective collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, while also serving as a role model for family centered care, respectful relationships and positive communication.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: The Summit Centre for Youth Resilience
- Primary Location: Clg Cntr Child & Adolescent MH
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2025
- Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $40.19
- Maximum Salary: $68.93
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other Health Care equivalent. Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience required. Experience in Mental Health and Acute care settings.
Additional Required Qualifications:
3-5 years of leadership or operations management. Experience with change management and conflict resolution. Ability to provide clear direction in communication. Strong clinical knowledge of mental health.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to promote a health work environment through engaging staff and physicians. Knowledge of best practices, program development, and financial accountability. Knowledge and experience with conflict resolution skills and managing unionized employees. Ability to identify and problem solve for quality patient care. Ability to communicate and navigate with service sectors other than health. Completion of Brain Story Certification and Collaborative Problem Solving Certification.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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