Nurse Practitioner, Community Psychiatry & Mental Health Service

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner, Community Psychiatry & Mental Health Services

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location(s): Oakville

Hours: 37.5 per week- Monday-Friday

Target Hiring Range: $120,000+ annually (the final rate will be determined at the time of hire based on experience, skills and credentials).

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About Us

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Halton Region (CMHA Halton) is a leading provider of adult and youth mental health services in the Region of Halton. We are driven by our cause to provide responsive mental health for everyone through equitable services targeted for people living with mental health and/or substance use concerns.

Why Work for CMHA Halton

CMHA Halton offers a supportive team environment, flexible work environment, training opportunities, competitive vacation package and comprehensive benefits/pension package. We have an enthusiastic team who are dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health concerns within a client-focused environment. Individuals seeking new challenges and opportunities for professional growth are encouraged to apply.

CHMA Halton strives to build an inclusive culture with a staff group that represents the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers to employment and our services that have traditionally impacted members from the following groups, Black, Indigenous People, and other racially visible persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of one of these equity-seeking groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your cover letter or your resume. Please also feel free to identify your preferred pronouns when applying.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Nurse Practitioner, Community Psychiatry and Mental Health Services provides advanced nursing care to individuals experiencing mental health, concurrent mental health and psychiatric concerns.

CMHA Halton is building our interdisciplinary clinical team and is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is excited by the opportunity to help expand and shape psychiatric and mental health services within the organization. This role is ideally suited to a clinician who enjoys building new programs, developing innovative models of care, and contributing to the growth of integrated community-based psychiatric services.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team and with support from a consulting psychiatrist, the Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments, provides diagnosis, implements treatment plans, prescribes medications, and coordinates care to support positive client outcomes. This role has a primary focus on psychiatric care using a client-centered, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive approach.

The work of the Nurse Practitioner is supported by an internal interprofessional team that provides wraparound support for our youth and adult clients. Externally, the NP and team coordinates with primary care providers, healthcare providers, and community partners to support individuals with complex and diverse needs. This role will support timely access to care, continuity of treatment and a successful transition to a community service model of care.

This position will play a significant role in supporting psychiatric services at CMHA Halton with the NP strengthening the care and support clients receive, including new assessments, treatment, after-care and physical health reviews. With internal supports, the successful candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of this new clinically oriented Nurse Practitioner role within CMHA Halton.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical Assessment & Treatment

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments, including diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations.
• Provide follow-up consultations, including mental health and physical health assessments, monitoring treatment response and adjusting interventions as appropriate.
• Ability to assess and treat substance use disorders and concurrent mental health conditions would be an asset.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide advanced nursing care utilizing evidence-informed and harm reduction approaches.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as required.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Monitors the ongoing therapy of clients with chronic mental illness, concurrent disorders, addictions, and co-occurring physical health conditions through appropriate pharmacological and therapeutic interventions.
• Medication Management: Prescribe, review and manage first-line medications within their scope of practice and applicable legislation.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and overall treatment response.
• Support medication optimization through ongoing, regular assessment and follow up-care.
• Determines the need for and order appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures in accordance with an approved list or in consultation with a physician where necessary; interprets the results of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests within the RN(EC) scope of practice.
• Provide education to clients, caregivers and family members regarding medication and treatment options.
• Coordinate with primary care providers, pharmacists, and consulting psychiatrist to ensure coordinated medication management.

1. Consultation, Collaborative Care

• Provide psychiatric consultation to CMHA staff and community partners regarding assessment, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing care.
• Support continuity of care through referrals and coordination with primary care, specialists, and community services.
• Builds capacity among primary care providers and community partners to support successful transitions and continuity of care.

1. Program Development, Innovation & System Planning

• Lead or support the development, implementation, and evaluation of new programs and service delivery models that enhance access to psychiatric care.
• Identify opportunities for service innovation and contribute to the growth of CMHA Halton's psychiatric and specialized clinical services.
• Participate in the potential development of future NP-led clinical services.

1. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintains accurate and timely records.
• Write reports, support letters, and chart summaries for transfer and/or legal purposes, as well as other related patient and workload measurement documents, as required.
• Update all appropriate documentation.
• Complete reports, support letters, chart summaries, and transfer documentation as required.

1. Professional Practice, Quality Improvement & Education

• Ensure compliance with professional, legislative, and organizational standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, committees, and communities of practice.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, supervision, case conferences, training, and events as required.
• Provide targeted staff education based on emerging clinical needs and recurring client presentations.
• Participate in internal or external committees as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS NEEDED

Education

• Current registration in the Extended Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing Certification is an asset.
• Completion of a recognized Nurse Practitioner program.

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of clinical mental health experience.
• Significant experience conducting psychiatric assessments, providing mental health treatment, and managing medications is strongly preferred.
• Experience working within collaborative psychiatric care models, community psychiatry programs, or interprofessional mental health teams is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge and experience with people experiencing problematic substance use as well as illnesses and problems related to such misuse.
• Experience with dual diagnosis and concurrent disorders is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and other related Ontario legislation.
• Sound knowledge of psychotropic medications, including indications, monitoring requirements, and potential side effects.
• Advanced knowledge of pharmacology in selecting, prescribing, monitoring, and evaluating medications.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to program development, service innovation, and implementation of new clinical initiatives.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment where services, programs, and clinical models are being developed and expanded.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, community partners, and healthcare providers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver services that are sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Ability to resolve complex client problems to ensure a high standard of nursing service.

CMHA Halton will support any accommodations that may be required for you to actively participate in the recruitment process. Please email [email protected] if you wish to review this job posting in an alternative format or if you would like to request an accommodation. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in CMHA-Halton.

CMHA Halton does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making technologies in any part of our recruitment or selection processes. All hiring decisions are made by our People & Culture team and trained hiring managers, who carefully review each application to ensure a fair, equitable, and human‑centered assessment. We are committed to transparency, privacy, and ethical hiring practices, and we ensure that every candidate is evaluated by real people who bring thoughtful judgment, inclusivity, and care to our recruitment practices.

This posting is intended to fill a new vacancy within the agency.