Nurse Practitioner - AMANI: Mental Health & Substance Use Services for Black Youth

AMANI: Mental Health & Substance Use Services for Black Youth ( www.amaniservices.ca ) is Canada’s first hospital-community partnership of its kind, focused on advancing care for Black children, youth and families. This model of care provides safe, accessible, Africentric and racial trauma-informed support for Black youth (between 12 and 29 years old) and families/caregivers who are impacted by mental health and/or substance use health concerns across ten (10) locations throughout Ontario.

AMANI is seeking a full-time, permanent Nurse Practitioner who will report to the Senior Manager of Child, Youth and Family Services and work collaboratively with other clinical services within the CYEAP and across CAMH, including working collaboratively with CAMH’s Black Health Strategy team. The Nurse Practitioner will work within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (Extended Class) [RN(EC)], and will practice within AMANI’s interprofessional Consultation-Liaison (CL) Service and Virtual Care Team (VCT), supporting Black youth (and families/caregivers as appropriate) between the ages of 12 and 29 years old, who are navigating mental health and/or substance use health concerns.

You will also provide consultation to other professionals working with this population across CAMH, and consult and collaborate with the VCT on a weekly basis to support clients in navigating to appropriate hospital- and community-based care providers and/or resources as needed, including close collaboration with AMANI Community Partner Sites. The successful candidate will also be responsible for monitoring, triaging and processing referrals, coordinating and facilitating various clinical/educational group sessions on an as-needed basis, and documenting participant progress.

Centrally located within AMANI, the service supports continuity of care through a range of clinical and psychosocial interventions. Services include medication management, housing and financial support, and psychosocial support. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the interprofessional team and liaise with teams across other services. You will provide comprehensive care to clients including: conducting health assessments; providing follow-up and treatment; offering expert consultation to clients and members of the interprofessional team; planning, implementing, and evaluating direct care; providing clinical leadership related to the delivery of care for patients and their families; and working autonomously and accountably in communicating diagnoses, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic tests. The Nurse Practitioner will lead and manage crisis responses, including suicide risk assessments, demonstrating knowledge of the Mental Health Act. The successful candidate will practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards, the Canadian Nurses’ Association Advanced Practice Nursing Framework, and all applicable legislative requirements. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all regulatory and legislative requirements. Day and evening hours may be required. This position is located at 80 Workman Way.

The successful candidate will be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class [RN(EC)], with a specialty certificate in either Adult or Primary Care, and possess a current BCLS. Preference will be given to candidates who possess, or are currently pursuing, a Master’s in Nursing or a related graduate degree. CNA certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse is an asset.

You must have a minimum of two years’ experience, or demonstrated expertise, working with clients with mental health and/or addiction issues. The candidate will possess demonstrated skills and experience in working with diverse Black youth and communities, in addition to lived experience as a member of Ontario’s diverse Black communities. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team is required, including the ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients with complex needs.

Excellent documentation, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in an integrated clinical research environment where standardized data collection is used to evaluate outcomes is essential. The ability to work in a dynamic and changing interprofessional environment that supports best practices, innovation, accountability and team collaboration to improve quality of care is required. Knowledge of community resources for African, Carribean and Black youth in mental health and substance use treatment is essential. Experience working with Black male youth is an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addictions, and a strong understanding of the clinical standards related to Nurse Practitioner scope of practice is required. Experience working with clients from diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is required, as is the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to support excellence in client care, education, and research.

Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are required. Computer skills, including word processing, electronic communication, and workload measurement systems, are essential. Ability to work flexible hours is required. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Salary Range: $65.09 – $79.05 per hour

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.