Psychiatrist

Calgary-Drop-in-&-Rehab-Society-Centr; Calgary; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary-Drop-in-&-Rehab-Society-Centr is seeking a Psychiatrist to support Withdrawal Management and Recovery Transition programs. The role focuses on expert consultation, medication management, and close collaboration with Family Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Reporting to the Medical Director, you will conduct timely assessments, provide treatment recommendations, and ensure follow-up care, documenting care and facilitating smooth transitions between levels of care.

Qualifications

• Licensed with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry.
• Active practice permit with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, without conditions.
• Active coverage through the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
• Experience working in distress and/or high stress situations.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed admission histories and physical examinations to build a foundation for safe, client-centered care.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, including controlled medications, during withdrawal and recovery.
• Conduct regular rounds and coordinate treatment needs to ensure timely, client-centered care.
• Provide collaborative support to nursing and pharmacy teams for continuous care.

Skills

RCPSC Psychiatry

Alberta license

CMPA coverage

Distress/high-stress experience

Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

The Opportunity

Position Title: Psychiatrist
Reports To: Medical Director
Employment Type: Consultant
Schedule: Up to 8 hours per month, as agreed upon by Psychiatrist, Medical Director and Manager of Health & Recovery Services
Location: 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary, Alberta

About the Department & Position

Our Recovery- Orientated System of Care (ROSC) is a multi-faceted department that aims to support in two primary areas; Withdrawal Management (WDM) and Recovery Transition (RT). These programs work interconnectedly, providing short term supports for guests withdrawing from substances and a transitional program for those who have completed detoxification programs. Our robust team made up of social and medical professionals work in tandem to support our guests where they are at, to end homelessness one person at a time.

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Psychiatrist provides expert consultation and medication management to support patients in Withdrawal Management and Recovery Transition programs. Partnering closely with Family Physicians and interdisciplinary teams, you will deliver timely assessments, treatment recommendations, and focused follow-up care that drive positive recovery outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Every role at the DI makes a difference. In this position, you will:

• Perform detailed admission histories and physical examinations to build a strong foundation for safe, effective, and client-centered care.


• Guide clients through withdrawal and recovery by prescribing and monitoring medications, including controlled medications.


• Drive exceptional client care by conducting regular rounds, coordinating treatment needs, and ensuring responsive, client-centered care.


• Champion continuity of care by providing accessible, collaborative support to nursing and pharmacy teams, ensuring clients receive timely and effective care at all times.


• Advocate for client well-being by facilitating prompt referrals to emergency services and supporting smooth transitions to higher levels of care.


• Play a key role in advancing client care by completing critical medical documentation that connects individuals to treatment, benefits, and support services.


• Provide comprehensive episodic care within the scope of general practice that promotes health, wellness, and recovery through timely assessments, wound management, screening services, and evidence-based treatment.


• Deliver high-quality episodic care within the scope of general practice, advancing health, wellness, and recovery through proactive assessments, including wound care, STBBI screening, and evidence-based treatments that support positive client outcomes.

What You Bring

We know that great people come from all kinds of backgrounds. You don’t have to check every single box! If you’re passionate about helping others and share our values, we want to hear from you.

What we need from you

• Licensed with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry.


• Active practice permit with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, without conditions.


• Active coverage through the Canadian Medical Protective Association


• Experience working in distress and/or high stress situations


• Ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Nice to Have’s

• Work experience in the community with high risk and vulnerable populations preferred