psychiatrist

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a qualified professional to provide mental health services. The ideal candidate will possess an earned doctorate degree, experience in psychiatry, and a focus on client care. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a health team. This full-time position offers comprehensive health benefits and requires on-site work.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health is an asset.
• Ability to diagnose and prescribe treatment for psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribe medication and treatment to patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health teams to evaluate patient care.

Skills

Psychiatry

Psychotherapy

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Earned doctorate degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Earned doctorate degree

Experience

Experience an asset

On-site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders
• Prescribe medication and treatment
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders
• Treat psychiatric disorders
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co‑ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Conduct psychosocial assessments
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team
• Assist mental health professionals by assessing patients for learning disabilities, mental illnesses and brain injuries

Experience and specialization: Policy and program experience

• Mental health
• Addiction or substance abuse

Type of treatment experience

• Psychotherapy

Specialization in clinical medicine

• Occupational medicine
• Psychiatry

Additional information: Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Benefits: Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available