Chief of Psychiatry - Homewood Specialized Services

CB Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Chief of Psychiatry in Guelph, Ontario. This key leadership role involves managing various specialized services and ensuring high standards of clinical care. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical experience, proven leadership skills, and a degree in medicine with a psychiatrist certification. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing mental health outcomes and driving innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of clinical experience.
• At least 5 years in a medical leadership position.
• Experience leading an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Model the organizational Vision and Values.
• Provide input on HHC operations and strategic direction.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedural standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Team building

Public speaking

Education

Degree in medicine

Specialist certification in psychiatry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Number: J1121-1809

Job Title: Chief of Psychiatry - Homewood Specialized Services

Job Type: Perm F/T

City, Province, Country: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Job Category: Healthcare Professional

Open Positions: 1

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people‑centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Position Summary

As the Chief of Psychiatry, Specialized Services, you will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team and a collaborative, inter‑disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. The following people and programs will be under your leadership: Integrated Mood & Anxiety Program (IMAP), Assessment and Stabilization Unit (ASU), Comprehensive Psychiatric Care (CPC), Eating Disorders Program (EDP).

If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What you’ll be doing

Leadership and Management (50%)

• Model the organizational Vision and Values to patients, families, referral sources/clients, community, team members/staff, the Ministry of Health, College of Physicians and other stakeholders
• Actively contribute to the leadership, management growth, efficiency, innovation and other initiatives on a broad scale.
• Provide input, strategic thought, recommendations and solutions in terms of HHC operations, infrastructure and strategic direction
• Initiate and lead relevant projects having long‑term or substantial impact on the current or future viability of Specialized Services
• Collaborate with the Specialized Services Director of Operations and Director of Nursing to achieve clinical and financial targets and to ensure a balanced budget for the service
• Facilitate the development of organizational and team member competencies and capabilities critical to current and future HHC success
• Manage medical staff by ensuring compliance with current policies and procedures, regulations and collective agreements
• Facilitate medical staff involvement in continuing education and the utilization of current best practice standards
• Maintain and enhance relationship with McMaster University, maintain faculty appointment, provide mentorship and facilitate educational opportunities for medical learners

Clinical and Consultation (50%)

• Ensure current best practice and professional standards of clinical care are being met
• Provide direct clinical care as well as clinical consultation across the organization and in the community relating to Specialized Services
• Promote the ongoing development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality clinical care in Specialized Services
• Provide expert direction to physicians, teams and individual clinicians regarding the entire continuum of care
• Represent the hospital on a local, provincial and national level by attending conferences, writing expert medical reports as requested, providing expert presentations, meeting with ministry officials and others to educate on the services and programs of Specialized Services
• Participate in scholarly and/or research activities including publication in academic journals, etc.
• Participate in public relations activities including formal presentations and interviews, expert advice, etc.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships such as third party referral sources, community partners, EAPs, and corporate partners

What we’re looking for

• Degree in medicine, license to practice in Ontario and a specialist certification in psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Minimum 10 years of clinical experience and 5 years in a medical leadership position
• Must have previous experience in leading an interdisciplinary team with proven record in driving growth, developing new programs and services and building high‑performing teams
• Exceptional leadership skills and executive presence
• Demonstrated ability to think and act with strategic and tactical agility
• Strong ability to negotiate and influence
• Creative thinker with a strong knowledge of health care issues and trends and the latest educational approaches
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and develop knowledge exchange forums (i.e. communities of practice, rounds, on‑line collaborative spaces, etc.)
• Action‑oriented and produce optimal results
• Presentation skills as public spokesperson
• Strong business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain positive relationships with community partners, organizations and customers
• Proficiency with computers and their applications, including Microsoft Office
• Experience with creating an environment that enhances team cohesion, morale and collaboration across the organization
• Ability to inspire others to be accountable through action, decisions and/or communications
• Experienced in change management

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID‑19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence‑based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.