Law Clerk New

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Full time
Job Number: 920104

Category:
Legal

Positions Available: 1

Years Experience Required: 3

Location:
Toronto, Ontario

Posted Date:
May 24, 2023

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Law Clerk - Consent and Capacity Board Coordinator

CAMH Legal Services

Position Description

Reporting to the Director (Clinical Legal Services) and supporting the CAMH Clinical Legal Services team, the full-time, permanent Consent and Capacity Board Coordinator will be responsible for managing CAMH's Consent and Capacity Board ("CCB") hearing processes to ensure a smooth operation of these hearings at CAMH.


_ Key Accountabilities_

  • Liaise with the Consent and Capacity Board, CAMH clinicians, and client/patient counsel to ensure timely scheduling of CCB hearings
  • Facilitate exchange of exhibits for CCB hearings with the CCB and client/patient counsel
  • Design and update educational resources for CAMH clinicians on mental health law and CCB proceedings
  • Develop, evaluate, and report on indicators to assess trends in CCB hearings and results
  • Support relationship with the Psychiatric Patient Advocacy Office as it relates to provision of rights advice and CCB proceeding
  • Collaborate with CCB Coordinator (Law Clerk) colleague and Health Records Department to formulate solutions to individual and systemic issues in Mental Health Act processes
  • Oversee and update CAMH's OfficerinCharge Policy and related procedures
  • Maintain tracking system of longterm involuntary clients under the Mental Health Act
  • Oversee Orders under s. 41.1 of Mental Health Act to ensure compliance
  • Lead and facilitate a meaningful community of practice with partner psychiatric hospitals to share resources and best practices in relation to CCB and other related matters

Qualifications

  • University degree in the social sciences, health administration, or a related field, combined with a minimum of three (3) years in a coordinator, operations management or other related role including, but not limited to a legal or adjudicative office setting, and/or health care or health services setting. Law Clerk or healthcare related experience is an asset.
  • Experience or familiarity with the Consent and Capacity Board and relevant legislation (incl. _Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act_) is an asset.
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills required
  • Analytical and problemsolving skills to respond to complex and sensitive issues
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, align and oversee multiple projects, with flexibility to adapt and manage competing daily demands and changing priorities
  • Strong time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to write clearly and concisely
  • Experience dealing with various professionals (health care providers, lawyers, etc.) and diverse internal and external stakeholders (including patients)
  • Ability to work independently and with mínimal direct supervision, and as a member of a dynamic team
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to find the best approach or solution to highly diverse challenges
  • Excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy

_ Assets_

  • Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please Note:
This full-time, permanent position is part of the OPSEU Bargaining Unit.

Salary Range:
$ $38.98 per hour

CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.
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CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH's teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.
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At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
********We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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