Team Lead

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,855,000 - 157,311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a senior clinician to direct the IMPACT Team, lead rounds, coordinate treatments, and triage referrals. The role emphasizes client-centered assessments, scheduling, and mentorship within an interdisciplinary mental health context.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in health sciences, relevant licensure, and at least 3 years in community mental health plus 1 year in supervision.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health sciences field (Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, etc.)
• Registration/licensure as required by professional body (e.g., OCSWSSW, COTO, etc.)
• Minimum 3 years in mental health community setting
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of ACT model and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Trauma‑informed care knowledge
• Experience delivering psychotherapies (CBT/DBT) considered an asset
• Crisis assessment and management expertise
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary health care team
• Excellent time management and problem solving
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day operations of the IMPACT Team
• Leads daily team rounds and treatment planning meetings
• Coordinates treatment activities
• Triages new referrals
• Conducts client-centred assessments and contributes to treatment plans
• Manages weekly team schedules to meet client needs
• Participates in recruitment processes
• Onboards new team members to IMPACT
• Acts as senior clinician and provides mentorship and supervision
• Provide client service as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Crisis assessment

Education

Master's degree in health sciences

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 46.85 - CAD 58.56 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Center for Mental Health
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Salary Range: $46.85 to $58.56
Hours: 37.5
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 18, 2026

Position Summary

IMPACT is an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program that provides team treatment, psychosocial rehabilitation and support in the community to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and a primary diagnosis of a primary psychotic disorder. Its interdisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Community Mental Health Workers, Peer Support Worker, Psychiatric Resident, as well as students from different disciplines. IMPACT strives to minimize the impact of mental illness on clients’ lives, by facilitating the integration of clients into communities of their choice, and supporting them to improve the quality of their lives, in the areas of health, housing, finance, and vocation.

Duties

Directs the day-to-day operations of the IMPACT Team

Leads daily team rounds and treatment planning meetings

Coordinates treatment activities

Triages new referrals

Conducts client-centred assessments and contributes to individualized treatment plans

Creates, manages, adjusts team members’ weekly schedule, to meet clients’ needs

Participate in recruitment processes

Orient new team members to IMPACT and their specific role within the team

Acts as a senior clinician and clinical leader for the team, providing mentorship, supervision, consultation, and support for complex clinical decision-making while promoting adherence to ACT standards and best practices.

Provide client service, as needed/directed

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s Degree in a health sciences field (Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health etc)

Registration/licensure as required by professional body, e.g. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, etc.

Minimum of 3 years working in mental health community setting

Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.

Strong knowledge of the ACT model and psychosocial rehabilitation principals

Strong knowledge ofconcurrent disorders and harm reduction approach

Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care

Training in and experience delivering individual psychotherapeutic modalities (i.e., CBT, DBT, Behaviour Activation, coping strategies for stress), considered an asset

Expertise in crisis assessment and management

Experience and ability to effectively work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a health care setting

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Knowledge of policies, legislation, programs and issues related to mental health services, social services, community services, and placement services relevant to adults

Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is necessary

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.