POSITION TITLE
Physician Assistant Mental Health
SHIFT TYPE
Monday - Friday
DEPT/PROGRAM
Medical Affairs
JOB CLASS
MGP07
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full Time Permanent
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Non-Union
WORK SCHEDULE
75 hours bi-weekly
SALARY
$49.82 - $61.10 per hour
VACANCY TYPE
POSTING DATE
March 23, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
Waypoint provides comprehensive team-based care, and has included Physician Assistants in the delivery of Integrated Care since 2020. This position will join our existing team on the Acute Assessment Program, providing specialized short-term crisis intervention, risk assessment, rapid stabilization, symptom reduction and active treatment for people who require more mental health support than can be provided in the community. The position will serve alongside a compliment of full-time psychiatrists and physical health hospitalists.
Waypoint offers great learning opportunities within a supportive environment, with accessible supervision in a setting ideal for skill consolidation; an excellent opportunity for recent grads. Under the supervising physician, these may include: a) contributing to comprehensive patient assessments e.g. gathering collateral data, taking histories, and completing admission and discharge notes, b) providing follow up c) liaising with families, d) educating patients and families, e) communicating within the Waypoint care team and with external members of the patient care team, and f) documenting all aspects of care g) contributing to complex discharge planning.
To support team members working at top of scope, Physician Assistants may complete additional responsibilities at the discretion of the supervising physician and in accordance with their formal and on-the-job training.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to
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Providing support in the provision of psychiatric services within the inter-professional teams under the direct or indirect supervision of, and at the request of, a physician
- Assessing patient condition and needs based on interviews, interaction and direct observation and physical examination as appropriate; contributing to the development and implementation of therapeutic patient care and transition plans
- Developing therapeutic rapport with patients and families and providing education
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Documenting patient care and compliance with quality standards (under physician supervision)
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Ordering, and conducting preliminary review of results of, investigations (under physician supervision)
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Contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment through adherence to the PACCC standards, and program/facility-wide policies and procedures, including completing mandatory trainings
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Contribute directly to quality improvement initiatives both at the unit level and organizationally.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduate of an accredited physician assistant training program
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Certified, or eligible to be certified, through the PACCC
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Previous experience in acute care and mental health an asset
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Results oriented work ethic to work with graded responsibility, undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives, and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
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Demonstrated collaborative, interpersonal and organizational skills
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Proven written and verbal communication skills
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Proven ability to adapt to change
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Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
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Proficiency in English language; working knowledge of French language an asset
WHAT WE OFFER:
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A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid holidays, paid vacation days, sick days and extended health benefits
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Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Professional development and mentorship opportunities
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Relocation support program for eligible staff
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Participation in the employee referral program for eligible staff
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Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint. Position will be posted until filled. Please quote Job ID WC25-364. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
