Job Description

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada\'s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world\'s leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to transform the lives of people affected by mental illness and addictions.

As Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading mental illness research facility, CAMH\xe2\x80\x99s Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute (CFMHRI) is home to scientists, staff and research trainees conducting leading research to improve the understanding of the brain and the causes, biomarkers and cures for mental illness as well as research to advance the prevention and treatment for mental illness and addictions across the lifespan. With a collaborative inter-disciplinary environment that spans clinical, biological, social and epidemiological research, CAMH supports a workplace that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork.

The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) is home to leading scientific experts dedicated to informing policy and practice on mental illness and addictions. IMHPR scientists conduct collaborative research on communities, populations, health systems and global health, and develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives to reduce mental health and substance use challenges. IMHPR is committed to equity, informed by the social determinants of health.

Aligning with the mission and goals of IMHPR, we are seeking a Senior Scientist who leads internationally recognized interdisciplinary research in the etiology and/or treatment of addictive behaviours, including translational research that integrates diverse epidemiological, cognitive, behavioural and clinical perspectives and methodologies to understand mechanisms of disease. The individual will also have experience in the development and evaluation of novel treatments for people with addictions, including leading randomized control trials in clinical and population settings. The candidate collaborates widely with researchers and clinicians from diverse disciplines and conducts interdisciplinary research that informs policy and practice.

To support the mission, goals and objectives of IMHPR, the successful candidate will also hold the temporary responsibilities of Associate Scientific Director (Clinical Research), on a three (3) year term. With a focus on supporting clinician scientists and clinical research integration activities this role will assist the Senior Director in overseeing, reviewing, approving and executing IMHPR activities. The applicant will have excellent leadership skills and will take an active role in supporting the strategic goals of IMHPR, aligning with the mission of the hospital.

The individual will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applications and regulatory requirements. This position is currently located at 33 Ursula Franklin Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on addictions. Preference will be given to registered clinicians who have extensive experience conducting interdisciplinary research in the etiology and/or treatment of addictive behaviours. The applicant must have a distinguished track-record of successful research leadership and scholarship, demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, presentations at leading conferences, distinguished awards, and research activities with local, national, and international practitioners and policymakers. They will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. The successful applicant will have experience in leadership positions that support a department\xe2\x80\x99s mission and goals. As a research leader committed to informing policy and practice on mental illness and addictions, the individual will have a demonstrated ability to provide leadership in an evolving research environment, including excellent judgement, strategic-thinking and decision-making skills, an ability to navigate complex situations, and have strong collaboration, communication and diplomacy skills. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching, trainee mentorship and supervision is also required. The ability to work with individuals of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is required. Bilingualism (English/French) and/or proficiency in a second language are considered assets.

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 NOT part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range: Competitive salary and benefits package.

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CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

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\xe2\x80\x99s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

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.

CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
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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