Brain Medicine Patient Navigator

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full time

The Brain Medicine Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic run by multiple brain medicine specialists (neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, geriatrics and physiatry) aimed to treat patients with complex brain disorders, using an integrated and holistic approach. The Brain Medicine Clinic is a first of its kind, funded through philanthropy to address the need for an innovative model of care for this complex population.

ROLE SUMMARY: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to provide patient navigation to patients and family members seen in the Brain Medicine Clinic. The goal of this position is to provide education to patients and family members, and to assist patients and families in accessing the appropriate local resources to help achieve the goal of maximizing brain health and community resource support. In this position, Patient Navigation would also extend to providing therapeutic support, thereby playing an active role in the treatment plan. The Navigator might work through a variety of modalities including individual therapy, group work, case management, community outreach and advocacy. The Patient Navigator collaborates with the Brain Medicine faculty within the Department of Medicine, Psychiatry and Surgery and practices in a manner that reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of Sunnybrook.

**Roles and responsibilities **of this role include the following, but are not limited to:

- Meet with patients during Brain Medicine Clinic to answer outstanding questions and provide education
- Provide follow up with high-risk patients shortly after Brain Medicine Clinic appointment to provide counselling and link to community resources
- Provide time-limited individual therapy sessions. There may be opportunity for group therapy as the clinic develops as well.
- Assist with coordination of necessary testing
- Communicate and consult with CCAC where appropriate
- Liaise with physicians regarding patient education and resource needs
- Identify and initiate resources required for Brain Medicine patients

**Qualifications/Skills**
- Current registration as a Regulated Health Professional in Ontario, social work background highly preferred;
- Demonstrated clinical expertise with patients, ideally in a mental health or in a dementia patient population preferred;
- Demonstrated use of supportive and/or specific psychotherapeutic modalities (e.g., cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical-behavioural therapy, trauma-based therapy, motivational interviewing);
- Exemplary interpersonal and conflict management skills;
- Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills;
- Patient and empathetic demeanor;
- Knowledge of mental health and dementia related community health resources an asset;
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning

  • Brain Medicine Patient Navigator

    10 hours ago

    Toronto, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full time

    The Brain Medicine Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic run by multiple brain medicine specialists (neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, geriatrics and physiatry) aimed to treat patients with complex brain disorders, with an integrated and holistic approach. The Brain Medicine Clinic is a first of its kind, funded through philanthropy to address the need...

  • Brain Medicine Patient Navigator

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full time

    **Brain Medicine Patient Navigator, Sunnybrook Research Institute** (Temporary Full-time, 3-year term with option to renew) The Brain Medicine Patient Navigator will participate in a study in the brain sciences program to determine the effectiveness of this model of care. The brain medicine clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic run by multiple brain...

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full time

    The Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto is designed to address complex brain disorders with an interdisciplinary lens. The program provides successful trainees with integrated, cross-disciplinary skills to approach clinical and research questions related to complex brain diseases. The Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship...

  • Advanced Practice Leader Brain and Mental Health

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

    **About SickKids**: Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and...

  • Social Worker Msw

    8 hours ago

    Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

    **About SickKids**: Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and...

  • Patient Access Navigator

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Amgen Full time

    **Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients**: At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on...

  • Assistant Professor

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    **Date Posted**:07/11/2025 **Closing Date**: 08/18/2025, 11:59PM ET **Req ID**: 44247 **Job Category**:Faculty - Clinical **Faculty/Division**: Temerty Faculty of Medicine **Department**: Dept of Psychiatry **Hospital Affiliation**: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health **Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto) **Description**: CAMH is Canada’s premier...

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full time

    **Description**: The Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto is designed to address complex brain disorders with an interdisciplinary lens. The program provides successful trainees with integrated, cross-disciplinary skills and the ability to approach clinical and research questions related to complex brain diseases. The...

  • Clinical Navigator

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Baycrest Full time

    Job DescriptionBaycrest Hospitalhas an opportunity for aCLINICAL NAVIGATORAmbulatory ServicesPosition Type: Permanent Full-TimeShift Type:Days, some weekends (subject to change)Hourly Pay Rate:$ $56.30Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shiftPosting Number: 9279Union:OPSEU 583Date Posted:November 14, 2025Internal Closing Date:November 21, 2025Job Summary:This...

  • Director, Digital Patient and Provider Navigation

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Ontario Health Full time

    At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work...