Associate Director of Mental Health & Addictions

Summary
Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre is seeking a highly motivated community minded leader to fill the position of Associate Director of Mental Health & Addictions. This position is responsible for organization, development and management of Mental Health & Addiction Services. This position will develop and direct programs to ensure the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate case management. This position requires a visionary leader who
can navigate complex community needs, champion the synthesis of traditional wisdom with contemporary services, and lead initiatives that promote the health, safety, and prosperity of the Wiikwemkoong community.
Responsibilities
• Provide strategic direction and management to the relevant programs.
• Translate strategic goals into practical actions
• Secure and manage funding for all service areas, ensuring efficient resource allocation to maximize community impact
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution
• Build partnerships with local and external entities to ensure optimal delivery of community services
• Responsible for overall planning, development, and implementation of mental health and addictions programs, products and services
• Coordinate and/or participate in case management, consultation and departmental planning activities.
Qualifications
• University Degree i.e. Social Work, Psychology, etc.
• Registered and in good standing to a governing body i.e. OCSWSSW, College of Psychotherapists, etc.
• 2 years of experience in a management or directorial role within a healthcare or mental health & addictions services environment.
• Strong writing skills, i.e. proposal writing
• A sound knowledge of various therapeutic addiction counseling theories and practices is required, especially in the
areas of clinical evaluation of alcohol and drug issues, treatment planning, counseling, education and prevention, documentation and professional and ethical standards.
• Knowledge of RFP process and grant development.
• Must possess strong program development skills in order to develop innovative programs and initiatives.
• Capable of working in a multidisciplinary environment with a variety of community professionals.
• Knowledge of acts such as MHA, CFSA, PHIPA and adherence to ethical and professional standards of conduct is required.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Capable of fostering an environment that respects and celebrates Anishinaabe heritage while advancing the collective well-being of the community
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Ability to work in a fast-faced environment.
Salary: $121,743.00. Interested applicants MUST submit: 1) A cover letter; 2) an Updated resume; 3) a Photocopy of certificates / diploma, and 4) Contact information (email, phone number) of 2 work-related references.
Attention: Melissa Roy
NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Telephone: 705-859-3164 / Fax: 705-859-3300 / Email: mroy@wikyhealth.ca
Deadline: February 18, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered and we appreciate your interest