Deputy Director, Mental Health and Addiction Services

The Opportunity:

Custody, Supervision, and Rehabilitation Services is seeking a motivated, independent, innovative and client focused leader to join the Health Services team.

Reporting to the Director of Health Administration, the successful candidate is responsible for providing leadership to the teams for the provision of mental health and addiction services and supporting operational counterparts for successful implementation of mental health and addiction care services. As well as providing training, information sharing and facilitation of group sessions as needed for orientation and education; in addition to consultations with staff and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of mental health and addiction services and preferably experience working in a correctional setting.

• Provide expert knowledge and advice in mental health and addiction services and the rehabilitation of offenders
• Research and analyze submissions for budget development
• Conducts evidence-based best practice research, jurisdictional scans, analyzes needs, trends and program outcomes; supervise/conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluations of programs; make recommendations for changes to service delivery, and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews mental health and addiction services in responding to client complaints and appeals, ministerial and other referrals regarding client mental health care and addiction support.
• Provides leadership, training, and information sharing and facilitates group sessions for orientation and educational presentations and consults with team and external stakeholders.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of correctional health and/or mental health and addiction services. Understand the roles and functions of mental health and addiction services in primary health type settings. Including knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, regulations and clinical documentation standards and practices of NP's, RPNs, RNs, and LPNs

• Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records

• In-depth understanding of public health principles, health care regulations, and the operational realities of correctional institutions.

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary health teams in high-pressure, unionized environments, with a focus on operational excellence and staff engagement.

• Proven ability to foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture that promotes trust, psychological safety, and collaboration

• Strong track record of building effective relationships with internal departments, external health partners, and community organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in dynamic and unpredictable environments, exercising sound judgement in complex ethical situations.

• In-depth understanding of public mental health and addiction principles, health care regulations, and the operational realities of correctional institutions.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Experience supporting and implementing operational change management initiatives within a complex service environment.

• Demonstrated success in implementing health initiatives and monitoring their impact using data and

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
  

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.