Nurse Practitioner, Community Psychiatry & Mental Health Service Administration Oakville, ON, CA

Salary:
$120,000.00 Annually Job Title: Nurse Practitioner, Community Psychiatry & Mental Health Services

Job Type
Permanent Full time Target Hiring Range: $120,000+ annually (the final rate will be determined at the time of hire based on experience, skills and credentials). ___

About Us
The Canadian Mental Health Association – Halton Region (CMHA Halton) is a leading provider of adult and youth mental health services in the Region of Halton. We are driven by our cause to provide responsive mental health for everyone through equitable services targeted for people living with mental health and/or substance use concerns. CHMA Halton strives to build an inclusive culture with a staff group that represents the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers to employment and our services that have traditionally impacted members from the following groups, Black, Indigenous People, and other racially visible persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of one of these equity‑seeking groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify in your cover letter or your resume. Please also feel free to identify your preferred pronouns when applying. ROLE OVERVIEW The Nurse Practitioner, Community Psychiatry and Mental Health Services provides advanced nursing care to individuals experiencing mental health, concurrent mental health and psychiatric concerns. CMHA Halton is building our interdisciplinary clinical team and is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is excited by the opportunity to help expand and shape psychiatric and mental health services within the organization.



This role is ideally suited to a clinician who enjoys building new programs, developing innovative models of care, and contributing to the growth of integrated community‑based psychiatric services. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team and with support from a consulting psychiatrist, the Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments, provides diagnosis, implements treatment plans, prescribes medications, and coordinates care to support positive client outcomes. This role has a primary focus on psychiatric care using a client‑centered, recovery‑oriented, and culturally responsive approach. The work of the Nurse Practitioner is supported by an internal interprofessional team that provides wraparound support for our youth and adult clients. Externally, the NP and team coordinates with primary care providers, healthcare providers, and community partners to support individuals with complex and diverse needs. This role will support timely access to care, continuity of treatment and a successful transition to a community service model of care. This position will play a significant role in supporting psychiatric services at CMHA Halton with the NP strengthening the care and support clients receive, including new assessments, treatment, after‑care and physical health reviews. With internal supports,



the successful candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of this new clinically oriented Nurse Practitioner role within CMHA Halton. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clinical Assessment & Treatment
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments, including diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations.
- Provide follow‑up consultations, including mental health and physical health assessments, monitoring treatment response and adjusting interventions as appropriate.
- Ability to assess and treat substance use disorders and concurrent mental health conditions would be an asset.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide advanced nursing care utilizing evidence‑informed and harm reduction approaches.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as required.
- Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention when necessary.
- Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with chronic mental illness, concurrent disorders, addictions, and co‑occurring physical health conditions through appropriate pharmacological and therapeutic interventions.
- Medication Management:Prescribe, review and manage first‑line medications within their scope of practice and applicable legislation.
- Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and overall treatment response.
- Support medication optimization through ongoing, regular assessment and follow up‑care.
- Determines the need for and order appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures in accordance with an approved list or in consultation with a physician where necessary; interprets the results of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests within the RN(EC) scope of practice.
- Provide education to clients, caregivers and family members regarding medication and treatment options.
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📌 Nurse Practitioner, Community Psychiatry (Oakville)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 Oakville