CAMH Education presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a full time, temporary (18 months) TIDES Specialist, who will be involved in the trauma-informed de-escalation education for safety and self-protection (TIDES) training program. It is a CAMH Safe and Well initiative. TIDES blends trauma-informed approaches with collaborative communication strategies and patient-centred care. It focuses on preventative and responsive interventions for psychiatric and behavioural emergencies.

- Collaborative with stakeholders across CAMH, including clinical and non-clinical (also known as direct and indirect service) staff
- Design and deliver evidence-based education to drives clinical and social change and to improve the daily experiences of CAMH staff and people living with mental illness in our hospital and communities
- Provide consultation to address identified gaps within program areas and around specific processes for safely providing the best patient care
- Provide consultation to develop and implement safety initiatives around quality control and improvement.

TIDES delivers training and consultations in a variety of formats that include:

- Classroom and virtual delivery
- Innovative education technologies
- Outcome measures to ensure continuous quality improvement
- Simulation-based practice and process.

This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West with travel between CAMH sites.
- You must be a university or college graduate in adult education, health science, health promotion, social or behavioural sciences, combined with at least three years of experience with group facilitation and consultation.
- You must have at least 3 years of experience in facilitating healthcare staff safety education such as Trauma informed de-escalation education for safety and self-protection (TIDES) or a similar program
- You must have at least three years of experience directly supporting clients/patients in an inpatient or outpatient program.



You must bring demonstrated skills and experience as a facilitator of education programs that incorporate:
- Collaborative individual and team discussions
- Facilitation and debriefing of simulation activities that support principles of patient-centred care, empathic communications, self-awareness and de-escalation
- This role will require teaching and demonstrating physical intervention curriculum (self-protection team control and restraint application), which involves physical capabilities.
- You have demonstrated assessment and consultation skills related to environmental factors, organizational policies and protocols and procedures to promote safety of staff and patients.
- Knowledge of evaluation and research best practices is an asset.

Salary Range: $37.51 – $50.60 per hour If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

📌 TIDES Specialist - TIDES & Community Education (Toronto)
🏢 Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - CAMH
📍 Toronto