Lead clinical and operational excellence as the Mental Health Manager at Vancouver Island Health Authority. This role demands strategic oversight in multi-disciplinary settings, emphasizing patient care, education, and team leadership. Working across various sites, the Mental Health and Substance Use Manager will provide direction for clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes. The candidate should possess seven to ten years of management experience in mental health, program redesign, and understanding of mental health delivery systems. This position is pivotal in coordinating services and adhering to the organization's vision of quality care.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical leadership for mental health and substance use programs
• Oversee operational planning and human resource management
• Develop and implement care programs,



policies, and procedures
• Coordinate services with other VIHA programs and services
• Ensure quality improvement and patient safety initiatives are met

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; Master’s preferred
• 7-10 years in a management role, ideally in mental health
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity for physical demands of the job Embrace a strategic leadership role in advancing mental health services at Island Health through cutting-edge programming and team collaboration.

📌 Mental Health Manager at Island Health (Kelowna)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Kelowna