BAND 3 - Director, Service Integration - Amended – Closing date extended

A high-profile leadership role for an innovative leader with outstanding collaborative skills!

The Mental Health and Substance Use Division (MHSUD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction (MMHA) is responsible for helping to set and deliver provincial direction to enable a high functioning, integrated continuum of mental health and substance use services within the broader health system that meets the needs of all British Columbians. The MHSUD, working across divisions in the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions and in partnership with health authorities, First Nations, Métis and Indigenous and other system partners, leads implementation and system improvement activities i.e., development of care pathways, performance monitoring, risk assessment, scale-up of evidence-based approaches, etc. across the mental health and substance use service continuum.

The Director is a passionate leader who understands the importance of innovation and continuous improvement for achieving excellence in mental health and substance use patient centered care. This position reports to the Senior Director, MHSU Programs and Services and supports the Senior and Executive Directors, Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) and MMHA in building a responsive, integrated, high quality, client centred mental health and substance use service continuum within the broader health system, including leading initiatives and projects that improve access and deliver coordinated care, particularly for individuals with complex mental health and problematic substance use.

The Director leads, in partnership with internal and external partners, the development, implementation and monitoring of cross sectoral evidence and practice informed policy, program, service delivery frameworks and clinical practice models. The Director provides strategic initiative delivery expertise and advice to the Senior Director, Executive Director, ADM and senior management on a broad range of related issues, trends and directions impacting the overall delivery of mental health and substance use services.

Job Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in business/public administration, health science administration, social science, humanities, or related field.
• Plus at least two (2) years of progressive and recent, related experience in each of the following:
  • Experience in managing complex, multi-year and/or strategic, high priority projects with high public profiles and divergent stakeholder issues.
  • Experience providing advice to senior executives on program, policy, service and/or issues-management.
  • Experience in supervising staff.
  • Experience preparing briefing materials and written reports for executive staff.
• Preference may be given to those with experience in the health care sector.
• Preference may be given to those with experience in user experience change management or certification(s) in change management.
Preference may be given to those with four (4) or more years progressive and recent, related experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cassandra.Cruse@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
Amendment (March 13, 2024): Posting Closing date extended to March 20, 2024.
Amendment (February 28, 2024): Position title updated.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
This is a one (1) year temporary opportunity. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the Closing date of the competition.