Director, Mental Health
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You, as our Mental Health Director, will:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the psychological safety, mental health and wellness programs that support the well-being of our employees.
- Work directly with our Leaders, Business Areas, People & Culture and HSE team to ensure our programs are effective and provide the level of care and support needed for our employees.
- Ensure immediate assessment and intervention for individuals in crisis due to symptoms associated with a serious and severe psychiatric, addiction, and/or psycho-social concerns are in place through internal and external resources.
- Provide support and guidance to leaders managing scenarios of stress, strain, burnout, and psychological health and safety incidents in the workplace, including project sites.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, resources, tools and care plans that strengthen mental health support across all areas of EllisDon.
- Alongside the Mental Health Specialist, develop and implement a comprehensive mental health program that aligns with EllisDon's mission and employee experience.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry, community organizations, and health care providers to enhance program accessibility and effectiveness.
- Identify, develop, and execute personnel plans for a mental health internal/external team to support EllisDon's mental health services group.
- Continued guidance, support and development of our internal and external mental health team, and counsellors that support EllisDon.
- Lead the development and implementation of preventative programs to support employee well-being
- Stay up to date with current trends, research, and best practices in the field of mental health and wellness, incorporating this knowledge into program development and service delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, utilizing data to assess program effectiveness and areas for improvement.
Is this the right role for you?
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field, including Psychological Safety, Occupational Health, Nursing (RN), or Psychology with a combination of relevant experience in mental health and wellness.
- Experience leading and implementing mental health, intervention, and counseling programs throughout an organization.
- Related experience in crisis intervention and understanding of (CBT) Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy.
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years related experience.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of leadership experience.
- Entrepreneurial and action focused approach.
- Proven track record, in a leadership role, preferably within corporate settings, focusing on mental health, psychological safety, or a related area.
- Strong background in implementing psychological safety frameworks, emotional intelligence training, or mental health programs.
- Builds and maintains trust with a confidentiality principled approach within the workplace and community.
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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