POSITION TITLE

Clinical Manager

JOB CLASS

MG009

DEPT/PROGRAM

Beckwith A

EMPLOYEE GROUP

Management

SHIFT TYPE

Monday- Friday

SALARY

$63.31- $74.48 per hour

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full-Time up to 24

months/Permanent Full-Time

POSTING DATE

October 21, 2026

WORK SCHEDULE

37.5 hours a week

NUMBER

1

POSTING TYPE

Open

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Director, Awenda, Beckwith, Brebeuf, Forensic Outpatient programs, is currently seeking a Clinical Manager for the Beckwith A program. The purpose of the Clinical Manager role is to manage and lead all staff in the daily operational provision of patient/client care and services to support patient/client recovery in a safe environment for patients and staff.

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information

please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Provides clinical leadership and direction, promotes quality client care practices focused on recovery and the achievement of positive outcomes; evaluates practice and services, researches and promotes the utilization of best clinical practices and acts as a resource and mentor to support the client experience; as well as identifies and manages risk and emergency situations.




- Coordinates and manages staff allocations ensuring optimum utilization of resources based on monitoring and interpreting workload measurement, utilization of standardized tools and other established practices.
- Promotes positive work environments by role modeling professional behaviour, promoting teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing workplace conflict and effectively managing change initiatives.
- Engages in recruitment and retention activities including managing performance against performance expectations, conducting performance reviews including the development of learning plans; authorizing attendance records, implementing Hospital Attendance Support Program, and attending Rehabilitation meetings.
- Promotes positive labour relations: responding to complaints/grievances, investigating, evaluating and reporting on client complaints/incidents, identifying/resolving such issues; supporting staff during investigative process.
- Manages overall program budgets, including Salaries and Benefits as well as Direct Operating Expenditures (DOE).

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field; preference for a Master’s degree
- Membership in a health care regulatory college or equivalent workplace experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience with demonstrated leadership experience




- Experience in a forensic mental health setting is preferred
- Relevant experience with identifying and managing high-risk and emergency situations
- Preference for experience with budget management, business case preparation, and developing cohesive teams
- Results-oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

- A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid holidays, paid vacation days, sick days and extended health benefits
- Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Relocation support program for eligible staff
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca, and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on October 30, 2026, quoting Job ID WC26-292. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this prospect and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.

📌 Clinical Manager, Beckwith A (Penetanguishene)
🏢 Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
📍 Penetanguishene