Manager – Mental Health and Addiction Services for Children and Youth

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health Child and Youth Services – Bathurst

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 23 Nov 2026

ANTICIPATED END DATE: 30 May 2027

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Temporary full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY :

The incumbent is responsible for managing one or more teams providing mental health and addiction services for children and youth. They oversee the effectiveness and quality of the services provided, ensuring they meet the needs of both clients and clinical teams. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, they ensure smooth team operations and high-quality service delivery through the efficient use of human, material, and financial resources. They also ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards while fostering continuous practice improvement, process optimization, and a positive client experience.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or social sciences in a relevant discipline (nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or psychology);
• Member in good standing of a professional association;
• Minimum of eight (8) years of clinical experience;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in staff supervision or management;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other software used within the Network;
• Knowledge of community resources and regulations related to mental health, addictions, and psychiatry;
• Knowledge of budget management;
• Ability to mobilize, foster buy-in, and provide support during change management;
• Effective interpersonal and organizational communication skills;
• Sense of responsibility, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize assigned tasks;
• Participatory leadership style that fosters collaboration, engagement, and team empowerment;
• Organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills;
• Ability to understand and align actions with organizational needs and priorities;
• Availability to travel within the Zone;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties;
• Good employment record (performance and attendance);
• Commitment to professional ethics, the Network’s management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with Vitalité Health Network’s confidentiality policies.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.