Director - Adult Acute Care

Recovery Alberta has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced, passionate, and inspiring individual looking to influence system excellence, contributing to the wellness of individuals experiencing acute mental health and/or substance use challenges. If you are a strong clinical leader with demonstrated competency in change management, program and workforce development, and a commitment to positive, inspiring leadership this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference! 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.

The Director has accountability for delivering strategic leadership over a significant portfolio. The Director oversees a broad spectrum of acute care mental health and addictions programs including inpatient, emergency and central services at the following hospitals: Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital and University of Alberta Hospital. The Director supports the vision, mission and business plans of Recovery Alberta and the execution of addiction and mental health strategic plans as they pertain to the delivery of integrated and recovery-oriented services to individuals experiencing mental illness and/or addictions. The Director will work in a dyad relationship with key physician leaders and is responsible for ensuring the coordination of robust human and fiscal resources needed to deliver the services in this portfolio. In addition to leading this specific portfolio, the Director is also a strong contributor and support to the senior leadership team overseeing all addiction & mental health services within Edmonton.

Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in a Health-Related Discipline. Minimum of 5 years in a mental health, addiction and/or health related, senior leadership role in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. Demonstrated competency in change management principles. Demonstrated competency in managing a unionized workforce. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with key stakeholders within healthcare and the community.

As required.

Masters Degree in a health-related discipline preferred.