Supporting broadly across the Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute (CFMHRI), the Patient Engagement in Research Coordinator will support the strategic priority to integrate the voice of people with lived/living experience and family members in processes, operations, planning, knowledge translation and evaluation of research activities at CAMH. The Coordinator will draw on the voices of people with lived experience to improve research quality, shape research objectives and improve outcomes.
Reporting to the Research Operations Manager, Clinical Research, and working as part of a team collaboratively with the Family Engagement in Research Coordinators and others across CAMH, the Coordinator will facilitate patient–research partnerships and enhance patient engagement opportunities in research.
Specifically, the role will include, but not be limited to, the following activities:
Work with research team members to support opportunities for patient engagement in research projects
Support the development of training and education initiatives on best practices for patient and family/caregiver engagement in research for research staff and advisors
Support patient advisors to participate on various research committees, projects and working groups across the hospital
Facilitate patient contributions through partnership and consultation/advisory processes to the development of grant proposals, research protocols, informed consent forms, manuscripts, reports, presentations, workshops, on-line and print resources (e.g. recruitment materials)
Support the recruitment and matching of patient advisors to research projects and broad initiatives
Facilitate the lived experience advisory group for research
Act as an advocate for integrating the patient voice into the research across CAMH
Monitor and meet project deadlines and deliverables, prepare presentations and reports, coordinate team schedules, and ensure compliance of all project activities with clinical, scientific and research ethics board requirements
Support administrative tasks related to engagement such as the collection of performance metrics, maintenance of databases and websites
Other duties, including administrative tasks related to patient engagement activities, as required.
The candidate will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street Site.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Psychology, Health, Social Sciences, Social Work, or a related field combined with 3+ years of experience working in mental health and addictions services and systems. An understanding of system-level issues within Ontario’s mental health and addictions system and/or experience working with or belonging to groups, agencies or organizations related to peer support, consumer survivor initiatives, and/or lived experience of mental health and addictions is an asset. A proven background in leading initiatives that focus on patient and family experience and a research experience is required. Experience is required in coordinating and facilitating interviews, focus groups and or other consultations with a broad range of participants. The candidate must also have proven experience in facilitating safe and meaningful engagement and be open to diverse ways of thinking about, understanding and articulating issues related to mental health and addictions. The ability to work effectively as a team member in a dynamic and a fast-paced inter-professional environment is essential. Candidates should be highly detail-oriented and be able to exercise initiative and good judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and liaise with study investigators, including interprofessional teams is necessary, along with the ability to communicate effectively to both scientists and people with lived experience and facilitate discussions between them. Ability to explain complex issues in plain language both verbally and in writing is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and REDCap is required. Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders and clients of diverse backgrounds is necessary. Established relationships and demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with marginalized communities is essential. Bilingualism (English/French) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
Salary Range: $37.51 - $50.60
CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.
CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.
CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
