General Psychiatrist

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; Hybrid; CAD 401,000 - 490,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity / parental leave

Five weeks paid vacation

Two weeks paid professionalDevelopment

Education/professional dues allowance

Pension & health benefits

Northern Recruitment funding

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene, Ontario, seeks a General Psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatric services within regional programs. The role involves collaboration with interprofessional teams, oversight as MRP, and diverse clinical cases.

The position supports academic appointment at University of Toronto and offers a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Collaborative team environment with interprofessional care.
• Interest in contributing to academic culture and teamwork.
• Preference for bilingual French/English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care in a collaborative team.
• Act as Most Responsible Physician for patient care and care planning.
• Complete assessments, admissions, ongoing care and discharges.
• Ensure timely electronic chart documentation meeting CPSO standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Education

Fellowship Certification in Psychiatry (RCPSC or equivalent)

Job description

WaypointCentre for Mental Health Care is searching for a

General Psychiatrist to join our Team!

Waypoint Centre for Mental HealthCare is located in Penetanguishene, Ontario on the shores of beautiful GeorgianBay, less than two hours from Toronto and approximately 45 minutes from Barrie.Outdoor recreational opportunities in all four seasons abound in this area ofnatural beauty. Golfing, curling, fishing, boating, hiking, snowmobiling arejust a few of the great activities to do here. At Waypoint, we believe inmaintaining a work environment where people find meaning, enjoyment, andprofessional growth in their work while balancing other aspects of their lives.

Waypoint is an academic and research hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction, and geriatric care to some of the most complex and disadvantaged people in Ontario. As a 315-bed psychiatric hospital, we deliver exceptional, progressive care, both on site at the hospital and in the communities we serveacross the region.

Aboutthe Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a General Psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatricservices within Waypoint's Regional Programs. As an attending psychiatrist, you will work collaboratively with well-resourced interprofessional teams to provide assessment and treatment for individuals with complex mental healthneeds from across the Central region of Ontario. Opportunities are available to work across a variety of inpatient services, caring for patients with a broadrange of psychiatric diagnoses and clinical presentations. This position offers a diverse and rewarding scope of practice within a comprehensive mental healthinstitution that provides acute, tertiary, rehabilitative & ambulatory care, with assignments that may evolve in response to organizational and clinical needs.

KeyAccountabilities:

• Provide psychiatric care for mental health inpatients, in a collaborative team environment with other health professionals including social work, nursing, occupational therapy and family medicine.
• Act as Most Responsible Physician (MRP) for management of psychiatric patient care, including attending team rounds and participating in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Complete assessments and admissions, deliver ongoing care, and arrange discharges
• Ensure timely electronic chart documentation that meets CPSO and Waypoint documentation standards
• Working collaboratively with a group of psychiatrists within our inpatient services in a collegial and supportive work environment.
• Clinical expectations are based around an 8 hour day with breaks and lunch.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Licensed for independent medical practice and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
• Fellowship Certification in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or other certification that is deemed to be equivalent.
• Preference will be given to a candidate who is interested in contributing to our academic culture and who thrives as part of a collaborative team.
• Eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

Whatwe offer:

Salary Range- $445 828.73

• maternity /parental leave
• five weeks paidvacation
• two weeks paid professional development days
• aneeducation/professional dues allowance
• a robust pension & health benefits plan
• and paid maternity/ parental leave
• Candidates may also qualify for NorthernRecruitment and Retention Funding through the Ministry of Health and Long-TermCare.

Part timeinterests are welcome.

Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environmentconsisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church St inPenetanguishene, ON which is the main campus. Work could be included at localsatellite locations including 1-952 Jones Road Midland ON L4R 4K3 and 287Bayshore Dr Midland, ON L4R 1L3.