Registered Nurse (Mental Health Services, Mobile Crisis Intervention Team)

Overview

The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) Registered Nurse (RN) partners with a Toronto Police Service officer to provide secondary response to police-directed calls regarding individuals identified as a person in crisis (PIC). The primary role of the MCIT Registered Nurse is to provide prompt on-site mental health/crisis assessment and intervention and referral to the most appropriate hospital or community services and supports as needed. The MCIT RN will liaise with hospital and community resourcesand supports as needed. In addition, the MCIT RN and Police Officer(s) will participate in outreach and liaison with community partners and key stakeholders.. All services are provided in accordance with the Standards of Practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario and with current legislation.


The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) is a collaborative initiative between Michael Garron Hospital and the Toronto Police Services, 5...