Manager, Clinical Education & Professional Practice

Type of Position: Temporary Full-Time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Please note that this is a non-unionized role

Please note to apply only via our website and email: https://ottawa.cmha.ca/get-involved/career-opportunities/

Reporting to the Director of Specialized Services & Education, the Manager, Clinical Education & Professional Practice supports organization-wide leadership for clinical education, professional practice, workforce development, onboarding, competency development, knowledge mobilization, and clinical documentation excellence across CMHA Ottawa.

This role leads the development and implementation of organization-wide learning and professional practice initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, advance evidence-informed care, and promote excellence in mental health and addictions services. As a key organizational leader, the Manager collaborates with program leaders, People & Culture, Quality & Privacy, and operational teams to build a culture of continuous learning, accountability, innovation, and high-quality client care.

The incumbent shapes professional practice, clinical education, and workforce development across one of Ottawa's leading community mental health organizations. This role will influence organizational learning, support clinical excellence, and contribute to innovative mental health and addictions services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Please see on our website for a full list of responsibilities and duties.

- Clinical Education, Learning & Workforce Development

- Professional Practice Leadership

- Clinical Documentation Excellence & Practice Systems

- Organizational Learning,



Facilitation & Knowledge Mobilization

- Support to Quality, Accreditation & Organizational Priorities

Essential Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree, complete or in progress, in a health, social services, education, or related discipline (e.g., Social Work, Nursing, Education, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Health Administration, Adult Education, or related field). Registration and membership in good standing with a relevant professional regulatory body, where applicable (e.g., Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Nurses of Ontario, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, or equivalent).

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership, clinical practice, education, or professional practice experience in mental health, addictions, community health, healthcare, or a related human services sector. Minimum three (3) years of experience in staff education, clinical supervision, qualified practice, quality improvement, workforce development, or organizational learning.

Please submit your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]. Please reference “Manager, Clinical Education & Professional Practice” in your subject line.

DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch hires based on merit,



is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism, and provides a welcoming and inclusive workplace. CMHA Ottawa supports diversity and we welcome candidates from racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. We will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing, or selection process, please contact [email protected].

Vacancy Status Disclosure: The current posting is for an existing vacancy at CMHA Ottawa.

Statement on Use of Artificial Intelligence: CMHA Ottawa is committed to supporting a fair and equitable recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applicants for any positions. Decisions are made by the People and Culture team to ensure that each candidate is assessed on an individual basis.

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $97,704.00-$118,868.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vanier, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Do you accept this in a full-time in-office role
- Do you accept the salary listed

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- leadership in clinical practice or education: 5 years (required)
- staff education or organizational learning: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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