Provincial Clinical Lead, Mental Health and Addictions Provincial Coordinated Access

Position Summary

The Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence (MHACoE) within Ontario Health is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Provincial Clinical Lead, Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Provincial Coordinated Access. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership to the evolution of the MHA system in Ontario. This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.

The Provincial Clinical Lead, MHA Provincial Coordinated Access, will provide expert advice and visionary leadership at the provincial level related to coordinated access. This will include system planning and design, improving access to and quality of care, leading change management, along with related data, reporting and performance management. The Provincial Clinical Lead is part of the clinical leadership team of the MHACoE and will work with supporting staff and sector stakeholders to create the strategic vision for MHA Provincial Coordinated Access, set the priorities, and develop, execute, and monitor a work plan.

Questions about the role may be submitted by email no later than April 21, 2025.

A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be available to any party, by request, by April 25, 2025.

Interested parties should forward their expression of interest and curriculum vitae, electronically, with the subject line as “Application for MHA Coordinated Access Lead - [Your Name]” no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 3, 2025.

To send a question, receive a copy of the consolidated list of questions and answers, or to submit your expression of interest please contact sourcing@ontariohealth.ca.  

Accountabilities

The key responsibilities of this position are:

• Lead the development, implementation and change management of evidence-based, system-level initiatives aimed at improving access to high quality client-centred care, which is effective, efficient and equitable through the following:
  • Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of a defined work plan to execute and evaluate MHA Provincial Coordinated Access;
  • Leading or supporting the development and monitoring of quality and performance metrics that are aligned with targets and improvement initiatives associated with MHA Provincial Coordinated Access;
  • Setting a quality improvement agenda with annual milestones, related quality indicators, knowledge transfer activities and change management plans;
  • Acting as a resource to identify key issues and strategies that support the roll out of MHA Provincial Coordinated Access’ various strategic interventions; and
  • Where applicable, generating and publishing relevant evidence garnered by the MHA Provincial Coordinated Access program.
• Develop collaborative relationships and cultivate broad stakeholder support with sector partners to support the development and implementation of MHA Provincial Coordinated Access priorities by:
  • Establishing and maintaining effective two-way communication with relevant clinical and administrative communities at the regional, provincial and national levels; and
  • Identifying opportunities for integration and alignment of strategies and activities within the MHACoE, across Ontario Health, and externally with other sector partners.
• Identify and respond to system-level issues by:
  • Acting as a spokesperson for the MHACoE regarding MHA Provincial Coordinated Access;
  • Working with sector partners to scan the environment and formulate advice on emerging issues that require proactive attention from government and/or system managers; and
  • Responding to requests for advice from the Ministry of Health and other relevant Ministries.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the MHACoE and its initiatives through the following:
  • Demonstrating knowledge of, support of, and commitment to MHACoE positions and projects, and providing a positive voice for the MHACoE in the external community;
  • Participating in the MHA Planning and Performance Council and the MHA Clinical Council
  • Participating in other MHACoE and Ontario Health corporate initiatives such as leadership forums, conferences, etc., as required; and
  • Identifying appropriate external opportunities for MHACoE involvement and representing the MHACoE at key provincial, national and international tables.
• Participate in an annual performance review in accordance with the following:
  • Setting and documenting annual objectives in alignment with this Agreement;
  • Meeting with the Vice President, Clinical, Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence annually to review the Provincial Clinical Lead’s performance under this Agreement and against submitted annual objectives; and
  • Attending meetings, if requested by Ontario Health, to discuss any performance concerns arising from this Agreement.

Qualifications

• One of the following:
  • Regulated clinician in good standing with the relevant governing body
  • Practicing Psychiatrist in Ontario in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Practicing primary care physician and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Strong understanding of Ontario's health care environment, particularly with a system perspective on the challenges and issues facing mental health and addictions in Ontario;
• Expert knowledge and currency with medical literature and evidence-based guidelines, as it pertains to mental health and addictions care generally and specifically, coordinated access;
• Knowledge of health system performance measurement and management, and how this can be used as a tool to promote change; and
• Excellent communicator with mature leadership experience in building strong relationships and building consensus.

How to Apply

Interested parties should forward their expression of interest and curriculum vitae, electronically, with the subject line as “Application for MHA Coordinated Access Lead - [Your Name]” no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 3, 2025 to sourcing@ontariohealth.ca.

We will evaluate all applications against the skills and experience requirements for the position.  Those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly by a representative from the Business Unit. Ontario Health may consider applications from incumbents currently in the position. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks after the close of the posting, you can assume you are not under consideration for this position.

More About Ontario Health

Ontario Health is an agency created by the Government of Ontario with a mandate to connect and coordinate Ontario’s health care system in ways that have not been done before, to help ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care.

Ontario Health oversees health care delivery across the province, which includes ensuring front-line providers and other health professionals have the tools and information they need to deliver the best possible care within their communities. This also means simplifying the current system and connecting and coordinating its many complex parts in new and innovative ways. This involves keeping a close eye on how the health system is performing and providing evidence-based standards and improvements to address any gaps. 

Ontario Health helps to support significant and important transformation in Ontario’s health system, working to ease the transition between points of care for Ontarians and helping to ensure they have access to the care they need. Ontario Health is adapting world-renowned practices from areas such as cancer care and renal care to other parts of the system, including mental health and addictions.

Through integration, coordination, connection, and clinical excellence, Ontario Health is working to reduce strain on the system which will enable investment of more resources on the care Ontarians need, and, most importantly, improve health outcomes and overall wellness for all.

As an operational service agency of the Government of Ontario, Ontario Health is accountable for conducting a fair and transparent process, providing equal treatment to all qualified parties, in selecting a candidate for the above-mentioned role.