(PERMANENT FULL TIME) MEDICAL DIRECTOR - FORENSIC PROGRAM

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences seeks a Medical Director for its Forensic Program. This permanent full-time position involves leadership, clinical oversight, and quality assurance within a supportive healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will possess an FRCPC in Forensic Psychiatry and demonstrate commitment to innovation in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Must possess FRCPC with subspecialty qualification in Forensic Psychiatry.
• Deliver innovation and excellence in inter-professional team environment.
• Function as designate of the Person-in-Charge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical leadership and operation of Forensic Program.
• Ensure clinical oversight and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead recruitment and evaluation of medical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Quality assurance

Utilization management

Mentoring

Education

FRCPC with subspecialty qualification in Forensic Psychiatry

Job description

PERMANENT FULL TIME) MEDICAL DIRECTOR - FORENSIC PROGRAM

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Job Description

Reporting to the Vice-President, Medical Affairs, the Forensic Program Medical Director is part of a team responsible for the successful leadership, operation and management of the Forensic Program and works in collaboration with the Administrative Director according to the strategic directions set by the Board of Directors. The Medical Director functions as a medical leader for the Program and has the authority to oversee all aspects of medical care and deal with any issues as they arise. In collaboration with the Administrative Director, and as required or requested, he or she provides leadership in a broad range of program areas, including : quality assurance, utilization management and workplace safety. The role also includes recruitment, clinical oversight, physician coverage, mentoring and evaluation of medical staff, and contributing to the clinical oversight and evaluation of other health professionals. The Medical Director will offer content expertise, and will lead or support quality improvement initiatives, including the implementation of Quality Standards.

Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice-President, Medical Affairs, the Forensic Program Medical Director is part of a team responsible for the successful leadership, operation and management of the Forensic Program and works in collaboration with the Administrative Director according to the strategic directions set by the Board of Directors. The Medical Director functions as a medical leader for the Program and has the authority to oversee all aspects of medical care and deal with any issues as they arise. In collaboration with the Administrative Director, and as required or requested, he or she provides leadership in a broad range of program areas, including : quality assurance, utilization management and workplace safety. The role also includes recruitment, clinical oversight, physician coverage, mentoring and evaluation of medical staff, and contributing to the clinical oversight and evaluation of other health professionals. The Medical Director will offer content expertise, and will lead or support quality improvement initiatives, including the implementation of Quality Standards.

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a highly innovative public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and consultation services for people with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Engaging in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system, exemplary patient care is delivered through safe, evidence-based approaches where successful outcomes are achieved using best clinical practices and the latest advances in research.

Ontario Shores offers an innovative, technologically advanced practice setting that includes : affiliation with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and the medical students, residents, and fellows that accompany such affiliations; a completely paperless electronic health record system – HIMSS stage 7; an organizational commitment to implementing evidence-based practice including Quality Standards / NICE guidance as part of a sophisticated approach to quality and utilization that supports the sharing and use of patient data to improve performance, quality of care, and patient safety; virtual delivery of care provided through the secure Ontario Telemedicine Network video conferencing; HealthCheck – Patient Portal facilitating greater access and patient engagement.

Located just east of Toronto atop 76 acres of Lake Ontario’s shoreline in the picturesque town of Whitby, Ontario Shores offers an attractive lifestyle in a safe community free of traffic gridlock. Offering work / life balance, great practice flexibility, and an academic appointment, this position includes a very attractive compensation and incentive package and a very collegial, supportive team environment.

Requirements

The Ontario Shores Forensic Program is made up of 138 assessment, general, and secure beds. Ontario Shores also supports approximately 130 forensic outpatients.

• The successful candidate will possess an FRCPC with subspecialty qualification in Forensic Psychiatry or equivalent, and be eligible for Ontario licensure.
• The preferred candidate will deliver evidence-supported practice, innovation, and integrated service delivery excellence within an inter-professional team environment.
• The successful candidate will function as a designate of the Person-in-Charge\

Job Posting Closing : June 25th, 2025 at Midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered

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