ADS11 - Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Forensic Psychiatry Program is a Provincial Interest Program with a mandate to protect public safety and rehabilitate patients. The Forensic Psychiatry Program serves individuals ordered by the Courts for assessment, treatment and detention. Along with assessments for Criminal Responsibility and Fitness to Stand Trial, the program also provides presentence court ordered evaluations pursuant to Section 22 of the Mental Health Act of Ontario. Persons served by the Forensic Psychiatry Program are court-ordered to our facility with the level of detention determined by the Ontario Review Board (ORB). The Forensic Psychiatry Program is focused on risk identification and mitigation as well as rehabilitation. This position provides administrative support within the Forensic Psychiatry Program supporting Managers, outpatient and clinic teams, Psychiatrists and the Director. This position will interact directly with patients and families. Strong communication and organization skills are required as the incumbent will be required to communicate directly with various clinicians and Managers/Director within the program and community. The incumbent is responsible for prepar...