The Program Assistant contributes to the organization and optimal function of the Crisis Critical Care Treatment Unit under the direction of clinical staff. They are responsible for working with diverse clients and promoting the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
The Acute Care Program is currently seeking a part-time, temporary (until November 2026) Program Assistant to work on the Crisis Critical Care Treatment Unit 6.
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change.
CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause.
CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness.
They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
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The Acute Care Program is currently seeking a part-time, temporary (until November 2026).
Program Assistant to work on the Crisis Critical Care Treatment Unit 6.
As a member of the inter-professional team, the Program Assistant is responsible for working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Reporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to the organization and optimal function of the unit under the direction of the clinical staff and promote maintenance of the therapeutic milieu.
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
www.camh.ca.
To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.
Candidates must have a secondary school diploma or equivalent and are preferred to have one year of experience in a healthcare-related field. A Personal Care Worker Certificate or enrollment in a healthcare discipline program is required, while CPR certification is considered an asset.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.