Role overview

Description

Reporting to the Clinical Director - Forensic Service, the Clinical Inpatient Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating an interprofessional inpatient team that provides active assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to clients of the Forensic Service. The Manager oversees clinical and operational activities, supports staff development and evidence-based practice implementation, and ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care. Working closely with Professional Practice Leaders and internal and external stakeholders, the Manager contributes to strategic planning, redevelopment initiatives, budget management, and organizational projects. The role promotes a psychologically healthy, safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace while ensuring compliance with all applicable legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Inpatient Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating an interprofessional inpatient team that delivers assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services. The role oversees staff scheduling and manages human resources activities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development. The Manager leads team planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation initiatives while collaborating with Professional Practice Leaders to identify and support staff education and training needs. Responsibilities include providing clinical and operational supervision, promoting the implementation of evidence-based practices, and supporting continuous quality improvement efforts. The Manager contributes to budget planning and monitoring, facilitates the implementation of the organization's Strategic Plan, and participates in organizational planning, projects, and change management initiatives, including redevelopment planning activities. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Manager ensures inpatient services align with organizational objectives, program priorities, and the organization's vision, mission, and values. The role may also represent management in discussions and negotiations with bargaining agents. In addition, the Manager fosters a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, promotes diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and teamwork, and ensures compliance with all applicable legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in nursing, Social Work, or a related field is required, and 5 years of
progressive supervisory experience in a unionized environment OR an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Specialized knowledge of Schizophrenia, as well as specialized
knowledge of the Forensic system, assessment, rehabilitation and risk management would be an
asset. You will also possess strong negotiation skills, combined with an awareness of
professional roles and functions of diverse disciplines within integrated clinical teams, and can
effectively liaise with external programs and agencies. You possess a track record of: managing
an interdisciplinary team; client-centered care; treatment of those with complex mental illness;
and development of linkages/partnerships. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
and communities is essential. You have good computer skills and have a working knowledge of
Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). In addition, you possess excellent
organizational, communication, negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills and have the
ability to work effectively within a dynamic team environment. Bilingualism (English/French) or
proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of$112,495.94 – $140,619.93 per year.
Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of$112,495.94 – $168,743.91 per year
CAMH’s Total Rewards: Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental benefits, paid vacation starting at 4 weeks, 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

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.