Director, Mental Health Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, Mental Health Services, shall be accountable to the Vice President, Community Programs and is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, evaluation and operation of the mental health services within Prairie Mountain Health. The oversight for mental health services across the region may include, but is not limited to: Centre of Adult Psychiatry, Dauphin Mental Health Unit, Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry, Child/Adolescent Treatment Centre, Crisis Services/Mobile Crisis, Community Mental Health Programs for Children/Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors, Early Intervention Program, Psychosocial Rehabilitation program, Residential and Community Supports, Mental Health Grant Funded Programs (including RAAM) and new initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

1. Responsible for the safe administration and operation of mental health services throughout Prairie Mountain Health.
2. Monitors appropriate financial, human resources, equipment and environmental issues of mental health services throughout Prairie Mountain Health.
3. Oversees the development of policies and procedures related to mental health services
4. Instrumental in the planning and development of a sustainable department.
5. Participates in portfolio/facility/regional team structure.
6. Develops and maintains functional relationships with other departments/programs.
7. Plans for continued professional development of staff and self.
8. Promotes positive public relations.
9. Operationalizes Prairie Mountain Health’s Vision, Mission and Values statements.
10. Promotes the quality dimensions of access, safety, effectiveness and satisfaction in the provision of clinical services.