Community Mental Health Clinician
Joseph Brant Hospital View all jobs
- Burlington, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Status: Regular Full-TimeDepartment: Mental Health - PACT
Union: O.P.S.E.U.
Shifts: Days, Evenings, WeekendsPosting Date: April 10, 2026Closing Date: April 17, 2026Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on April 17, 2026.About Joseph Brant Hospital:Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit .Responsibilities:The Mental Health Clinician (non-regulated) is a key member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, providing intensive, community-based support to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the clinician supports recovery-oriented care through outreach, engagement, psychoeducation, and coordination of services.This role focuses on building therapeutic relationships, supporting daily functioning, and helping clients maintain stability in the community, reduce hospital utilization, and improve overall quality of life.In addition, you must have a demonstrated:
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner.
- Effective time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellence in interpersonal and problem–solving skills.
- Comfort and expertise using a wide array of therapeutic interventions; particularly in dealing with challenging family dynamics and end of life care.
- Knowledge of current societal, ethical, and cultural issues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Provide direct, community-based support to clients in their homes and community settings
- Build and maintain therapeutic relationships using a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach
- Support clients in achieving individualized recovery goals
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), life skills, and community integration
- Collaborate with team members (e.g., nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, peer support workers) to implement care plans
- Coordinate services with external providers, including housing, primary care, and community agencies
- Advocate for client needs and support access to appropriate resources
- Monitor mental health status, medication adherence (non-clinical support), and overall wellbeing
- Identify early signs of relapse or crisis and escalate concerns to the team
- Participate in crisis intervention and safety planning as required
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation in accordance with organizational standards
- Participate in daily team meetings (e.g., ACT rounds) and contribute to care planning
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care
- Deliver structured and informal psychosocial supports (e.g., coping strategies, problem-solving, emotional regulation)
- Provide psychoeducation to clients and families
- Support harm reduction approaches where appropriate
- Diploma or degree in a related field (e.g., social services, psychology, mental health and addictions, community work)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mental health preferred
- Experience in addictions services is an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Mental Health Legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act), ACT program standards, and community-based care models
- Experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and complex social needs
- Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and harm reduction principles
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in community settings and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to a vehicle, plus be available to work flexible hours, i.e., days, evenings and weekends.
- Recent hospital experience preferred.
- Familiarity/previous experience with Intensive Case Management
- Strong clinical and engagement skills, community experience, a commitment to psychosocial rehabilitation values and the Recovery Model, and an ability to function within a shared governance team approach.
- Experience and competence in providing family (individual and group) support and education.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage hard-to-reach or marginalized populations
- Critical thinking and situational awareness in dynamic environments
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Cultural competence and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Community-based role requiring travel within the service area
- Participation in a scheduled rotation of evening and weekend shifts is required to support 7-day service delivery. Scheduling subjected to change to meet program operational needs
- Flexible hours based on client and program needs
- Exposure to high-acuity mental health situations in community settings