Clinical Manager Forensic Service

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Reporting to the Clinical Director Forensic Service CAMH is recruiting a full-time permanent Clinical this capacity you will lead and coordinate an interprofessional inpatient team that provides active assessment treatment and rehabilitation to clients of the Forensic Service. This will include scheduling staff; managing human resources including recruitment and performance management; as well as team planning development implementation and collaboration with Professional Practice Leaders you will be responsible for the identification and development of educational requirements for staff providing supervision to members of the clinical team and for the implementation of evidence based practices. You will be required to support budget planning and monitoring facilitate the implementation of the CAMH Strategic Plan participate in planning and project work as well as contribute to planning and implementation related to upcoming phases of the CAMH redevelopment plan. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and you will ensure the inpatient services are in alignment with program and organizational objectives vision mission and values. You may also be called upon to participate in and represent Management in negotiations with Bargaining Agents. You will support a psychologically healthy and safe environment. You will also support a workplace that embraces diversity encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

A Masters Degree in Nursing Social Work or a related field is preferred 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.

Please Note:This full-time permanent position is NOT part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range:Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in this position please ensure that you apply before 5pm of the closing your application is received past 5pm of the closing dateyour application will not be accepted.