Care Manager
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Care Manager will oversee the Day Hospital and Adult Community Services Clinic(s). Primary responsibility and accountable for providing direction, team leadership, planning, implementing and evaluating a range of addiction and mental health services, contributing to the development of zone level strategic goals and operationalizing them at a local level while adhering to fiscal realities, provincial policy and standards, legislation and best practice. The incumbent establishes protocols and linkages for service delivery, develops and maintains internal capacity and skill to meet service needs, provides management and leadership to interdisciplinary teams and builds/maintains solid working partnerships to achieve the goals of this position. The incumbent is responsible for managing human resources issues and conducting financial and budget processes. Developing and maintaining strong community relations to support strategic goals and to enhance capacity in the community falls within the responsibility of the manager. The Manager is responsible for the performance and results of staff within the area of responsibility. The Manager is responsible for building and maintaining rapport with contracted partners within the area. The manager will be knowledgeable in other manager’s areas of responsibility so as to provide cover off as needed. This manager may be asked to support another area or program as determined by Program Manager. 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 Care Manager is responsible and accountable for providing direction, team leadership, planning, implementing and evaluating a range of addiction and mental health services, contributing to the development of zone level strategic goals and operationalizing them at a local level while adhering to fiscal realities, provincial policy and standards, legislation and best practice. The incumbent establishes protocols and linkages for service delivery, develops and maintains internal capacity and skill to meet service needs, provides management and leadership to interdisciplinary teams and builds/maintains solid working partnerships to achieve the goals of this position. The incumbent is responsible for managing human resources issues and conducting financial and budget processes. Developing and maintaining strong community relations to support strategic goals and to enhance capacity in the community falls within the responsibility of the manager. The Manager is responsible for the performance and results of staff within the area of responsibility. The Manager is responsible for building and maintaining rapport with contracted partners within the area. The manager will be knowledgeable in other manager’s areas of responsibility so as to provide cover off as needed. This manager may be asked to support another area or program as determined by Program Manager.
- Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Unit Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Day Hospital
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-NOV-2025
- Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $40.19
- Maximum Salary: $68.93
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Registration with regulatory college in Alberta is required for those eligible. Two years of experience with demonstrated informal leadership competencies (e.g. participation on committees/projects, leading peers, consulting to management, conducting education, sitting on external boards, involvement with professional associations, etc.). Demonstrated competency in leading self, engaging others, achieving results, building relationships/coalitions and championing system change. Competency in computer software applications (MS Office, Windows 10), and site-specific computer applications (e.g. Financial Management Systems - Oracles based, Connect Care). The incumbent will demonstrate a clear pattern of professional and personal development.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related field preferred (diploma may be considered). Five years of previous experience within a complex health care organization. Recent Experience in Addictions and Mental Health and knowledge of recovery focused principals. Excellent knowledge of the various collective agreements (UNA, AUPE, HSAA). Understanding of the principles of change management and the implementation of change within a team is preferred.
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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