Clinical Manager, Horizon Program (FT)

POSITION TITLE

Clinical Manager

SHIFT TYPE

Monday-Friday

DEPT/PROGRAM

Horizon Program for Geriatric

Psychiatry

JOB CLASS

MG009

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time Permanent

EMPLOYEE GROUP

Management

WORK SCHEDULE

75 hours bi-weekly

SALARY

$63.31- $74.48 per hour

VACANCY TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

October 22, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

Yes

OPEN POSITIONS

1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services (NSM SGS) Program is a regional program under the leadership of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. The NSM SGS program was established in 2016 to advance the care of frail older adults in the NSM region and their caregivers. With a mandate for leadership, clinical service, education and mentorship, research and ethics as well as advocacy, the program collaborates with a broad variety of partners from within and outside the NSM health system to improve patient outcomes, build capacity and foster system change.

The Director, NSM SGS is currently seeking an experienced leader to fill the position of Clinical Manager, Horizon Program for Geriatric Psychiatry. The Clinical Manager manages and leads the interprofessional team in the daily operational provision of patient/client care and services to support patient/client recovery in a safe environment for patients and staff. The Manager will be a key partner within the unit’s leadership structure and will play an important role in continuing to build and advance Horizon as a regional centre of excellence in tertiary geriatric mental health care and as a partner in a regional network of specialized geriatric services*.*

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides clinical leadership, direction and coordination to inter-professional program staff, promoting quality and safe patient/client care and rehabilitation practices, researching and promoting the utilization of best clinical practices and acting as a resource and mentor.
• Promotes positive work environments by role modeling professional behaviour, promoting teamwork and inter-professional collaboration, addressing workplace conflict and effectively managing change initiatives.
• Promotes positive labour relations, responds to complaints and grievances and disciplines staff as appropriate.
• Directly manages the work assignments and scheduling for regulated and unregulated staff in a 24-hour operation.
• Coordinates and manages inter-professional staff allocations ensuring optimum utilization based on monitoring and interpretation of workload measurement, RAI, SMART System data.
• Engages in recruitment and retention.
• Manages performance, conducts performance reviews; monitors compliance with mandatory education; authorizes attendance records, implements Hospital Attendance Support Program; attends Rehab meetings; monitors medical accommodation work plans; addresses payroll discrepancies.
• Manages the overall program/unit budget and Direct Operating Expenditures (DOE).
• Liaises with internal programs/departments and external community partners.
• Participates in hospital committees and project work.
• Collaborates with the Program Director to support the hospital strategic directions.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field; preference for a Master’s degree
• Membership in a health care regulatory college or equivalent workplace experience.
• Minimum 4-6 years of demonstrated healthcare leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working with older adults living with mental health issues, dementia and responsive behaviour, ideally within a specialized geriatric services environment preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice, team processes, security, Knowledge Management theory, project management and risk management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Mental Health Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and the Health Care Consent Act.
• Change management skills to promote change aligned with the hospital's strategic directions
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values.
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid holidays, paid vacation days, sick days and extended health benefits
• Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Relocation support program for eligible staff Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca****and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint****by close of business (4:00 pm) on November 1, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-294. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.