Youth Outpatient Forensics Manager

Your Opportunity:

Recovery Alberta has an exciting leadership opportunity within the Forensic Community Justice Team. The Manager will oversee specialized youth forensic outpatient services in Edmonton (Centerpoint and Startingpoint) and Calgary (Forensic Adolescent Programs/FAP) while contributing to provincial initiatives that strengthen service delivery, seamless care transitions and improve outcomes for youth with complex needs. The successful candidate will provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in a dynamic environment. Fostering strong partnerships across justice, education, children and family services, as well as working closely with internal programs, the Manager will support a continuum of recovery-oriented care. Reporting to the Director and collaborating with the Community Medical Director, Forensic Outpatient Services, North, this role is ideal for a strengths-based leader who thrives in a complex environment and is passionate about improving services for youth with diverse and complex needs. As organizational priorities evolve, program responsibilities may be modified to support the ongoing development of Recovery Alberta's services and leadership structure. As this position supports a provincial portfolio, the position can be located either in Edmonton or Calgary. If you are an energetic, strengths-based leader who is ready for a new opportunity, this position may be for you!

Description:

The Manager provides operational leadership for the delivery of high-quality youth forensic outpatient services. This role leads a multidisciplinary team and serves as a key liaison with psychiatrists supporting the program. Responsibilities include workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and performance management to ensure service needs are met. The Manager oversees operational planning, resource allocation, and program evaluation to promote efficient and effective service delivery. The position fosters a culture of safety, quality improvement, and employee and physician engagement. Financial responsibilities include budget management, expenditure approval, forecasting, and collaboration with finance and human resources partners. The Manager also acts as a key internal and external liaison, supporting collaboration, consultation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Classification:
Manager
• Union:
Exempt
• Unit and Program:
Forensic Community Justice Programs
• Primary Location:
Centerpoint Mental Health
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Negotiable Location:
Provincial
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
16-NOV-2026
• Date Available:
30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$45.23
• Maximum Salary:
$77.51
• Vehicle Requirement:
Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related health or management field. Registration with the applicable professional regulatory college in Alberta if eligible.

Minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant clinical, supervisory and/or leadership experience in a mental health and/or addictions setting. Demonstrated track record in leadership including building and maintaining relationships and collaboration. Training and experience in change management.

Master’s degree in a relevant health or management field preferred.