Forensic Inpatient Administrative Support

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 and the clinical team. This position provides administrative support services within the unit and interacts directly with patients and families. Strong communication and organization skills are required. The incumbent communicates within the unit and to other hospital departments. The incumbent ensures that all administrative functions at this intermediate le...