Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Closing date: March 18th,2026

What we are looking for:

This position will appeal to an experienced mental health clinician (MSW, MA - Counselling Psychology, or RN). You will be an active member of Inpatient Mental Health Services, providing assessment, therapy (individual and group), and community re-integration of mental health clients. Your responsibilities will include the role of Co-ordinator, Community Mental Health, to further develop and implement the Community Treatment Order (CTO) Program across the southern part of York Region. As a consultant, educator, and advocate for mental health clients, you will support comprehensive, community-based treatment plans, provide community training and education, and develop protocols, data and relationships with multiple stakeholders as well as liaise with these sources throughout the CTO process.

What you bring to the role:

• Master of Social Work, or Registered Nurse (degree preferred) with C.N.A. certification in Mental Health
• Minimum of three years’ recent experience in a mental health care setting working with clients who suffer from a serious mental illness.
• Demonstrated current comprehensive knowledge of the revised Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Regulated Health Professions Act and other appropriate legislation.
• Excellent clinical assessment, documentation and triage capabilities as well as a working knowledge of current mental health care trends, pharmacology and related treatment protocols.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of general psychiatry principles and philosophies with respect to treatment and management of clients with serious mental illness.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with a proven collaborative approach and customer service focus.
• Proficient computer skills; preferably with MS Office.
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and own dependable vehicle.
• Knowledge of community services within York Region a definite asset.
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrated commitment to a safe environment for staff, patients and families by working in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related Hospital policies.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

BAND M

Range:

$38.89 - $52.25

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with anHonoured to Caremindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.

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