01 Feb
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - CAMH
Ontario
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking an innovative full-time, permanent Advanced Practice Clinical Leader in the Adult Neurodevelopment Service (ANS), Therapeutic Neighborhood and Social Determinants of Health. Reporting to a Clinical Director of Geriatrics, ANS and Social Supports, you will be part of a team of an Advanced Practice Clinical Leaders (APCL’s) that support a variety of patient populations at CAMH.
Aligned with CAMH and Professional Practice strategic initiatives, you will support the ANS, TN and SDH teams, provide clinical supervision and advance clinical care for specialized populations (e.g., IDD, Autism, Dual Diagnosis, SMI and Addictions).
You will advance clinical practice and provide systems leadership through the implementation and evaluation of best practices in the assessment, care planning and discharge planning of populations with severe mental health challenges, substance use and trauma histories. Support of family engagement initiatives, quality improvement initiatives, and patient and staff safety strategies is required. Preceptorship of graduate students; engagement in evaluation and research; and participation in interprofessional academic opportunities are all expectations of this role. Together with clinical program operational leaders, you will participate in program planning and evaluation; develop and maintain integrated care pathways to enhance patient population outcomes; participate on internal and external committees; and serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in program-level and organizational-level strategic planning activities. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable standards and requirements.
The successful candidate will possess a Master's Degree and will be a member of good standing their regulatory college. In addition, 5 years’ experience in mental health and addiction treatment is required with a preference for experience with IDD, autism and dual diagnosis populations. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the complex psychiatric and physical health needs of this clinical population. Eligibility for cross-appointment at the University of Toronto is also required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to provide professional practice leadership; the ability to challenge and motivate others; a commitment to enhancing academic and research endeavors; experience in leading change and the ability to provide advanced clinical care in a culturally diverse environment. Previous advanced practice/administrative/academic scholarship is an asset.
The candidate will also have excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, teaching and computer skills. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
Please Note: This full-time, permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.
Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefit package.
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