Forensic Clinical Coordinator - MH&A

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Manitoba seeks a skilled health professional for the Adult Forensic Mental Health Service, to support patient-centered care within the forensic system. The role requires strong knowledge of mental health legislation and risk assessment, plus dedication to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice.

The successful candidate will have at least four years of related experience, an active regulatory license, and proven abilities in written communication, collaboration with

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related experience within forensic mental health or criminal justice.
• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Skills

Forensic mental health knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Microsoft Suite

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

BSW

RN

BSc PN

BN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Adult Forensic Mental Health Service

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 08/24/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of four years of related experience working within the forensic mental health or criminal justice fields.
• Preference will be given to those with experience within the Adult Forensic Mental Health system.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human service degree required.
• Specific discipline required will be based on the operational needs of the inter-disciplinary team.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of severe and persistent mental illness, including recovery-oriented care, culturally safety, and trauma-informed care.
• Working knowledge of the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems in Manitoba, including the Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board.
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Criminal Code of Canada, particularly sections addressing mentally disordered offenders.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Manitoba, Personal Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and The Adults Living with an Intellectual Disability Act.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the court system, including practical understanding of medical and legal terminology, court room procedures, and problem-solving (or diversionary) courts.
• Demonstrates initiative in assuming responsibility for own professional and personal development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Practical knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) required.
• Effective networking and agency relations skills, ability to develop partnerships with external agencies.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and synthesize information to support operational planning.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings.
• May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.
• Physical ability to lift and/or carry up to 30lbs.

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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.