Emergency Mental Health Clinician: Crisis Care & Triage

Sinai Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Toronto seeks a Mental Health Clinician to provide critical care in an emergency setting. Responsibilities include triage, direct patient assessment, crisis intervention, and community network navigation. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in mental health. This position supports a dynamic team environment and emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches to patient care. Engagement in mental wellness initiatives is key to this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in an acute care or emergency mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, consultations, direct assessments, crisis interventions, counselling and disposition planning for patients.
• Work in outpatient post ED care clinic, providing resource navigation and counselling.

Skills

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders

Crisis intervention skills

Proactive problem-solving

Decision making

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or Master’s Degree in health-related discipline

Current member in good standing with relevant regulatory college

Job description

A leading health organization in Toronto seeks a Mental Health Clinician to provide critical care in an emergency setting. Responsibilities include triage, direct patient assessment, crisis intervention, and community network navigation. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in mental health. This position supports a dynamic team environment and emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches to patient care. Engagement in mental wellness initiatives is key to this role.