Senior Medical Director, Psychiatry and Mental Healthcare
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- Medical Leader (non-clinical position)
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- MED0004FZ Requisition #
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- Oct 21, 2025 Post Date
Qualifications and Required Attributes:
The successful applicants must hold an MD or its equivalency and shall have or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, College of Family Physicians of Canada, or an equivalent professional body; obtain and maintain a Medical Staff Appointment; and have at least 5 years’ experience leading clinical services, with 3 years in senior leadership roles in diverse clinical settings.
In addition, preferred qualifications include:
- Proven ability to develop and execute long-term organizational strategies and initiatives, with a focus on achieving measurable goals.
- Experience in leading change management and driving innovation to improve service delivery and outcomes.
- Demonstrated success in developing medical leaders and leading quality improvement initiatives to address complex healthcare challenges.
- Strong interpersonal and public relations skills, with a track record of influencing, negotiating, and managing relationships to achieve organizational goals.
- Credentialled as a Canadian Certified Physician Executive (CCPE).
- Experience in provision of treatment of addiction, mental health, and/or correctional health services.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Reporting Relationship:
The practitioner will report to the Chief Medical Officer
Additional Information:
0.6-0.7 FTE
Remuneration is based on CMO Policy 01-01.
If you have any questions, please forward to:
Dr. Nicholas Mitchell, Chief Medical Officer, Recovery Alberta
Email: Nicholas.Mitchell@recoveryalberta.ca
