Mental Health & Addiction Physician

Ignite Talent Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Toronto is seeking a committed Mental Health and Addiction Physician to oversee patient care and lead a team. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be graduated from an accredited Canadian program. This role offers competitive remuneration where physicians keep 100% of their OHIP billings and may involve on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of practical experience in a similar role.
• In good standing with the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure the success of the location.
• Act as Medical Responsible Person for patients in treatment.
• Conduct assessments of patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of regulations

Experience with mental health

Education

Graduated from an accredited Canadian program

Job description

Overview

Our client is one of the country’s largest providers of mental health and addiction services, with inpatient operations in most provinces and an in-person and virtual outpatient program. They are currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Mental Health and Addiction Physician to join their growing team.

Your new role

In this role you will be responsible and accountable for the leadership and overall success of the location, working alongside the Executive Director and Medical Director.

• Act as the Medical Responsible Person (MRP) for patients in treatment, follow them through weekly appointments, and cultivate a strong therapeutic alliance.
• Conduct pre-admission, admission, withdrawal management, and weekly follow-up assessments of patients.

What you will need to succeed

• At least 3 years of practical and related experience in a similar role.
• Graduated from an accredited Canadian program and in good standing with the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Excellent knowledge of standards (e.g., ISO) and regulations.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
• A passion for working with a vulnerable mental health population.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a truly Canadian business that has consistently delivered excellence for over 3 decades.

Remuneration is a combination of fee-for-service and a daily stipend, and physicians keep 100% of their OHIP billings. Some on-call responsibilities apply and are generously remunerated.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.