Clinical Director, Inpatient Mental Health Care (CAMH-UHN Partnership)

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

CAMH-UHN Partnership

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University Health Network (UHN) have established a world-first partnership with a shared vision to integrate physical and mental health and advance brain health science. This collaboration unites Canada’s leading mental health research hospital with Canada’s leading academic health sciences centre to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care and drive world-class research and education on the connection between brain and body health. Through shared priorities in care, research and education, the partnership will develop integrated models of treatment, conduct joint research to accelerate scientific discovery, and embed mental health expertise across physical health settings. By strengthening coordination across the mental health system, the partnership aims to transform how whole-person health is delivered and improve access and outcomes.

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Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies:  One

New or Replacement position: New

Site: Dual sites:

• Toronto General Hospital
• CAMH Queen Street site
• Approx. 3 days at UHN, 2 days at CAMH (with flex required)   

Department:  Mental Health

Reports to:  Dual reporting:

• Vice President, Clinical at UHN
• Senior Vice President, Clinical Care at CAMH

Hours: 37.5 with rotational on-call responsibilities

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Position Summary 

The Clinical Director is a strategic leader within the CAMH–UHN partnership, providing oversight of administrative, operational, and patient care functions across inpatient and emergency mental health programs. This role is accountable for advancing high-quality, patient-centred care, driving clinical excellence, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment within a complex acute care setting. The portfolio includes oversight of UHN’s Mental Health Inpatient Unit (34 acute adult beds) and CAMH’s Emergency Department (approximately 16,000 annual visits) and acute inpatient units (125 beds). Working closely with senior leaders across both organizations, the Clinical Director ensures integrated service delivery and reports jointly to executive leadership at UHN and CAMH.

Duties 

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of administrative, operational, and patient care functions across inpatient and emergency mental health programs within the CAMH–UHN partnership.
• Lead and ensure the delivery of safe high-quality, patient-centred acute mental health and addiction care within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmatic, operational, and financial plans aligned with UHN’s and CAMH’s missions, strategic priorities, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Vice Presidents, Medical Directors, Division/Department Chiefs, and Directors of Practice and Programs to enable integrated and coordinated care delivery across both organizations.
• Oversee clinical programs within the portfolio, including:• UHN’s Mental Health inpatient unit (34 acute adult inpatient beds).
• CAMH’s Emergency Department (approximately 16,000 visits annually) and 125 acute adult inpatient beds.

• Optimize clinical and financial resources through effective decision-making, prioritization, and performance management, ensuring quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports staff engagement, professional development, accountability, and retention.
• Oversee workforce planning, operational performance, and program capacity to maintain a stable and effective clinical environment.
• Champion clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice across the portfolio.
• Lead and support change initiatives, service improvements, and innovation to enhance care delivery and system integration.
• Build and sustain string internal and external partnerships to support integrated care delivery, program objectives and transformation initiatives.

• A Master’s degree in a health or business-related discipline is required.
• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing from a college recognized under the Regulated Health Professions Act (e., College of Nurses of Ontario).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience within an acute healthcare setting.
• A minimum of 10 years in progressively senior clinical leadership roles within mental health, addictions, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success developing and leading clinical programs, overseeing clinical staff, and managing complex patient care situations , with the ability to facilitate collaboration between clinical and support services.
• Proven leadership in driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and effective fiscal management across a diverse portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of learning, innovation, accountability, and positive change.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical best practices, treatment modalities, and evidence-based approaches in the field of mental health with experience in developing, implementing, and sustaining clinical practice standards and quality control measures.
• Advanced skills in collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution, and both human and financial resource management.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of building strong relationships with teams, leaders, physicians, community partners, academic institutions, and other healthcare programs and service providers.
• Collaborates across teams and functions to achieve strategic goals, values diverse perspectives, and drives collective success.
• Communicates with clarity and transparency, tailoring messages for different audiences, actively listening, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Champions innovative thinking and solution-focused approaches, fostering continuous improvement and organizational transformation.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.