Operations Lead

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Position Summary

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Operations Lead working in the Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Services Division and Substance Use Services Division. The successful candidate will work at TWH.

As an integral member of the Centre for Mental Health team, the Operations Lead works in collaboration with the Clinical Manager to support and provide leadership to the clinical and administrative team. The Operations Lead will be a main point of contact for staff seeking support regarding day-to-day operations. This position will be key in optimizing the use of Epic to support a positive patient experience that is consistent across clinics. The Operations Lead will provide coverage to other programs during absences.

Duties

• Membership in good standing with a Regulated Health Professional College, from which a licence allows the member to perform the Act of Psychotherapy
• At minimum, over 4 years up to and including 6 years practical and related experience required
• Experience in an outpatient mental health & addictions environment
• Demonstrates strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Experience with program evaluation and change in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Adapts to and implements change and facilitates its acceptance by others
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with UHN Confidentiality policy requirements
• Has knowledge of UHN and/or departmental policies, procedures & protocols.
• Has knowledge of applicable legislation affecting human resources, health care, and psychotherapy

• Excellent computer skills, preferably Microsoft Office and Outlook applications.
• Has knowledge of collaborative networks, primary care, and integrated health systems
• Excellent critical thinking and solution-focused skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to form/defend independent judgment and to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent skills relating to service orientation, anticipating, recognizing and meeting customer needs required.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinion, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.