Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Youth Mental Health & Wellness

Nurse Practitioner Youth Mental Health & Wellness (Hybrid, Scarborough, ON) Part-Time Permanent | 21 hours per week | $48.35 $68.48/hour About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a collaborative and community-based Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) team in Scarborough. This role has a strong mental health focus , supporting youth and young adults aged 1225 through accessible, trauma-informed, and integrated primary care. Working within a dynamic interprofessional teamincluding counsellors, psychotherapists, peer support workers, and service navigatorsthe NP will play a vital role in bridging physical and mental health care for youth in a low-barrier, client-centered environment. Position Details Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent (21 hours/week) Location: Hybrid onsite with some virtual service options Hourly Rate: $48.35 $68.48/hour Reporting To: YWHO Manager & Primary Care Manager Key Responsibilities Provide acute episodic and comprehensive primary care to youth (ages 1225). Conduct full health assessments, including mental health, physical, and social histories. Diagnose and manage health conditions, prescribe medications, and order/interpreting diagnostic or lab tests. Deliver care grounded in mental health promotion , harm reduction , and trauma-informed principles. Integrate psychotherapeutic approaches into primary care practice and contribute to evidence-informed treatment planning. Collaborate closely with an interprofessional team to ensure coordinated, holistic care. Participate in complex care planning, mentorship, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to clinical leadership, research, and program development to strengthen mental health service delivery for youth. Qualifications & Experience Master of Nursing (MN or equivalent) with a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP-PHC) focus. Registered Nurse (Extended Class) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing. Completion of controlled substances prescribing education (per CNO requirements). Demonstrated experience providing care to youth and/or young adults in a mental health or community healthcare setting. Proven understanding of mental health, substance use, trauma, and social determinants of health. Skilled in interprofessional collaboration and evidence-informed practice. Strong communication, assessment, and organizational skills. Ability to work some evening and weekend hours as required. Assets / Nice-to-Haves Experience with Measurement-Based Care , research, or quality improvement projects. Familiarity with anti-racist, anti-oppressive (ARAOP) and trauma-informed care frameworks. Leadership or mentorship experience within a clinical setting. Benefits HOOPP pension Extended health, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance and paid vacation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work Setting Hybrid model onsite with flexibility for virtual service delivery as needed. How to Apply Please email your resume to: [email protected]. Prosperity Workforce Solutions is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.