Registered Nurse - CA

The Canadian Mental Health Association is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Forensic Supportive Housing Program (FSHP). The Forensic Supportive Housing Program is a new program that will deliver intensive case management and housing support services to individuals living with mental illness who are involved with the forensic criminal justice system. Reporting to the Manager of Forensic Services, the Registered Nurse will provide direct service to clients and consultation to an interdisciplinary team designed to deliver enhanced service intensity and specialized supports to individuals living independently in the community. The Registered Nurse will use evidence-based tools to screen, assess and deliver effective interventions to clients experiencing mental health and addictions challenges to support them to remain stably housed while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Review Board.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada. We identify and respond to Canada’s most pressing mental health and addictions priorities. At the national level, we push for nationwide system and policy change. At the community level, millions of people in Canada rely on CMHA’s extensive grassroots presence. Since 1918, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and supports across Canada in over 330 communities. CMHA Toronto was , established in 1953. CMHA Toronto proudly provides services to over 10,000 clients per year, in 31 programs at 13 locations across the City of Toronto. Our services are delivered by a passionate and diverse team.  Join us in providing high quality mental health and addictions services, advocating for a better mental health and addiction system, and providing education and mental health and addiction supports to clients across Toronto. 

Responsibilities

Skills You Bring

WHY CHOOSE CMHA TORONTO?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement

Comprehensive Group Health Insurance – Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedicals

Short-term and Long-term Disability programs and life insurance to protect your income upon illness or injury

Work-life balance and flexibility – to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you

Annual Professional Development Funding for career learning and advancement

Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery

Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

Salary: $ 57,654 – 71,508

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a ‘no blame and accountable’ environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.

CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.