{"id":1137697,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cheo-clinical-manager-acute-hospital-based-mental-health-programs-permanent-full-time-1-0","title":"Clinical Manager, Acute Hospital Based, Mental Health Programs - Permanent Full Time (1.0)","company":{"id":1050927,"name":"CHEO","domain":"cheo.on.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/cheo","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"HR","role_family":"HR","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ottawa, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":54000,"max_usd":96000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":47},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T11:20:36Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Compensation Pay Range:\n$63.26-$76.89Job Description:\nPlease Note: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.\nTo successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.\nOttawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe Manager will provide operational management and co-ordination of assigned clinical areas. The manager is also responsible for the implementation of operational and strategic objectives. The Manager will, together with the Director and the Divisional Head of Acute Mental Health Services, manage the functioning of services within the MH Program Acute Hospital Based Division. Working with the Medical Leads, Clinical Leads and Professional Practice Leads, this person will directly supervise and facilitate development of staff within assigned areas and oversee the establishment of a strong cohesive team. Working with the Director and the Leadership teams, this person will contribute to program planning and implementation, quality improvement initiatives and will promote an environment of creativity and innovation in the delivery of services.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nManage and supervise designated services within the Acute Hospital Based Division\nParticipating in the development and implementation of Program strategies\nParticipating in the development of Corporate Goals and Objectives and providing expert advice to the Executive Team.\nWorking in collaboration with staff and physicians in other Programs/Departments to ensure effective delivery of patient care/services\nManaging human resources effectively which includes:Hiring staff, scheduling staff, managing staff performance, managing attendance\nEnsuring compliance with health and safety regulations\nConduct performance appraisals and addressing performance related issues, facilitating and supporting professional practice improvement strategies, imposing discipline, recommending terminations\nEnsuring staff have the required resources to carry out their functions\n\nManage within assigned budgets; monitor expenses; process payments\nRespond to environmental issues to provide for a safe and healthy work environment\nLiaise with external agencies to enhance regional relationships and projects with respect to mental health care\nCollaborate with partnering service providers to promote and advance CHEO’s Corporate Goals and Objectives\nRepresent the Mental Health Program on various units, programs, and hospital committees as required.\nActively participate in Quality Improvement and Risk Management initiatives for the Mental Health Program\nGuide adequate design, implementation, promotion, and evaluation of educational materials/activities for the MH Program\nFollow up on Incident reports generated through the Safety Reporting System\nEnsure the development and ongoing updating of MH Program manuals/procedures/policies. Ensure that all revisions and additions are communicated to policyholders.\nWork in collaboration with the Director of Mental Health to provide support and guidance to teams within the MH Program\nEnsure that staff have adequate training to provide quality service to patients and families in the MH Program\nCollaborate with the Staffing Office to ensure adequate coverage of staff to provide quality service to patients and families in the MH Program\nPerform other duties as assigned by the Director, Mental Health\nQUALIFICATIONS\nCriminal Record Check (CRC) (Essential)\nBaccalaureate Degree in nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Social Sciences (Essential)\nMaster’s degree in health management or administration (Preferred)\nMinimum of three (3) years of related management experience, preferably in a Mental Health program (Preferred)\nKnowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation (Essential)\nProject Management Experience (Preferred)\nStrong data analysis skills (Essential)\nUse software relevant to the position i.e. Word, SCM, and other hospital-based computer applications (Essential)\nCommunicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing (Essential)\nDeal effectively with internal and external customers (Essential)\nDemonstrated expertise in a leadership role (Essential)\nThis position requires travel to offsite locations. A driver’s license and car are required (Essential)\nExperience/knowledge in the implementation of quality improvement frameworks and/or initiatives (Essential)\nBilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)\nEffective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.\nBilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.\nShould you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at  . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.\nCHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.\nShould you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.\nWe thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7756,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"French","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Canada","iso":"CA","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Mental Health","Hospitals & Clinics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T08:54:59Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":35,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/cheo-clinical-manager-acute-hospital-based-mental-health-programs-permanent-full-time-1-0","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/cheo-clinical-manager-acute-hospital-based-mental-health-programs-permanent-full-time-1-0.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T11:48:42Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}