The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree in the field of social work, counselling, psychology or a related health or social service discipline (required). Registration and in good standing with a relevant professional college/registering body (College of Social Work and Social Service Workers, College of Psychotherapists and College of Nursing) is required. Successful candidate will have at least three (3) years’ experience in the field of health promotion/prevention, community health and/or mental health and substance use services or other related health services.
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis identity is considered an asset.
- Expertise in health or mental health program planning and implementation with a variety of organizations/agencies, with experience in the Indigenous health and/or mental health and/or substance use sector.
- Thorough understanding of principles and practices of Indigenous engagement is required. Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, cultures, perspectives and health service providers
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity, inclusivity, respect and social justice.
- Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with diverse stakeholders of diverse backgrounds, equity seeking groups (such as First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other racialized people)
- Experience working with adolescents is required, experience delivering manualized group-based, and evidence-based interventions is preferred.
- Cognitive behavioural education/experience is preferred.
- Experience with the implementation or adaptation of evidence-based programming or services is an asset.
- Experience with youth and family engagement, including advisory/committee/consultation work.
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership to collaborative partnerships and experience facilitating or contributing to strategic planning processes.
- Demonstrated skills and commitment to data driven/evidence-informed decision making.
- Experience working within an Implementation Science framework or other evidence informed implementation or Quality Improvement framework.
- Demonstrated ability to coach partners and colleagues using clinical expertise, strength-based problem solving, active listening, motivational interviewing, modeling and other coaching strategies.
- Experience in assisting organizations/agencies with system change initiatives through facilitation, problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution.
- Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task, produce and coordinate projects to tight deadlines.
- Expertise in health equity and a proven track record of engaging others in open, meaningful and productive dialogue about equity, racism, and oppression.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work on a team, as well as function independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to supporting the engagement of young people and family members with lived experience in planning and implementation activities, preferably within a mental health/substance use context.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication (oral/written), community engagement, and creative problem-solving abilities are required.
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Other Skills:
- Bilingualism (French/English) and/or the ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.
A valid license, access to a vehicle and ability to drive to locations as an expectation of travel related to program assignments.
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All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
Salary Range: $37.51-$50.60/hour
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.
