Clerk 2 - Women's General Forensic Unit

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMH in Toronto, Ontario seeks a full-time Clerk 2 for the Women’s General Forensic Unit and Forensic Brief Assessment. You will perform administrative duties, manage databases, coordinate with inter-professional teams, and schedule court-ordered assessments.

The role requires confidentiality, strong organization, and bilingual ability as an asset. You will liaise with various CAMH departments, support diverse clients, and contribute to efficient unit operations in a fast-paced inpatient

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma and/or special courses with six months relevant experience.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, databases and statistics.
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy legislation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in a busy forensic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative/clerical support for unit operations.
• Update client databases, census tracking and ADT visits/input admissions.
• Liaise with Health Records, IT, Housekeeping, Finance, Procurement and Maintenance.
• Schedule court-ordered assessments using I-CARE and Outlook Calendar.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, manage electronic/paper files and supplies.

Skills

Reception duties

Administrative support

Customer service

Interprofessional teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Privacy awareness

Education

Secondary School diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Description

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Clerk 2 for the Women’s General Forensic Unit and the Forensic Brief Assessment unit. Reporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties and working collaboratively with the interprofessional teams.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities are but not limited to, providing reception and administrative/clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of the units. The main accountabilities of this position will include updating client databases, tracking and census systems, liaising with Health Records, inputting ADT visits and admissions, maintaining ANSOS and staffing and other coordinating functions as assigned. You will liaise with the Courts, Lawyers, Physicians, and clients to schedule court ordered assessments using I-CARE scheduling and Outlook Calendar. You will also complete various office administrative functions including faxing, photocopying, scheduling meetings, preparation of agendas, taking of minutes, ordering supplies, electronic and paper file management, and document preparation. You will also be responsible for liaising/coordinating with other internal CAMH departments (e.g. IT, Housekeeping, Finance, Procurement, and Maintenance). This position requires direct client contact both in person and over the telephone. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Secondary School diploma and/or special courses combined with six months relevant experience. You possess excellent computer skills with a proficiency in word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel and Access), database and statistical programs. Proficient correspondence skills are also required. Respect for confidential information and knowledge of privacy legislation is required. You must have excellent organizational and communication skills, time management skills, customer service in a busy forensic inpatient environment, sound problem-solving skills and have demonstrated the ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic, inter-professional team environment. The ability to work with individuals of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Salary Range

$24.76– $30.52 per hour

Application Deadline

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.

About Us

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.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

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