You will support point-of-care staff in the implementation and evaluation of best practices in the care of clients with psychiatric illnesses, concurrent substance use, and forensic histories. You will have extensive knowledge of Forensic mental health including assessment of risk and risk management practice. You will role model clinical practice in complex care situations; engage in direct care activities for complex and high-risk clients; support interprofessional team-oriented care, academic and research opportunities; promote the implementation and audit of documentation standards; participate in or facilitate quality improvement projects and quality reviews focusing on patient safety.

You will provide clinical supervision to staff as well as mentor/supervise graduate students. Together with Forensic Service leadership, you will contribute to model of care development, support implementation of new care pathways to advance patient outcomes, and contribute to program evaluation. and serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in program-level and work closely with the Professional Practice Office on organizational-level strategic planning and projects to advance clinical practice activities for both Forensic inpatient and outpatient services. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable standards and requirements.

Support point-of-care staff in the implementation and evaluation of best practices in the care of clients with psychiatric illnesses, concurrent substance use, and forensic histories. Engage in direct care activities for complex and high risk clients. Support interprofessional collaborative care, academic and research opportunities.

Promote the implementation and audit of documentation standards.



Participate in or facilitate quality improvement projects and quality reviews focusing on patient safety. Provide clinical supervision to staff.

Mentor/supervise graduate students. Support implementation of new care pathways to advance patient outcomes. Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert in program-level and organizational-level strategic planning activities for both forensic inpatient and outpatient services.

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 in a health discipline, nursing preferred, and will be a member of good standing with their regulatory body. In addition, 5 years clinical experience involving clients with forensic mental health and addiction treatment is required.

Eligibility for cross-appointment with the corresponding University of Toronto Faculty is also required. Additional qualifications such as CNA certification in psychiatric/mental health, or other relevant certification is an asset. commitment to enhancing academic and research endeavors; monitoring and measuring outcomes; You will have extensive knowledge of best practices for the care and treatment of mental health clients with high-risk behaviours and forensic histories, and have the ability to integrate this knowledge into client-focused clinical care settings within an interprofessional clinical environment.



You must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, teaching and computer skills.

Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset. Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support. This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital. CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment. CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges. Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change.

CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health. To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: .

📌 Advanced Practice Clinical Leader- Forensics Admin (Toronto)
🏢 CAMH
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