Psychiatrist

Canopy Growth; Halifax; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada seeks a psychiatrist to consult with veteran patients on medical cannabis treatment. This role offers flexible days and hours, with administrative support, and involves reviewing treatment plans and providing case management recommendations. Candidates must possess a medical degree and be registered with their province's College of Physicians and Surgeons. Experience with veterans or medical cannabis is a plus.

Benefits

Training

Administrative support

Flexible days and hours

Extensive multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons in any province.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Informed of relevant scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Consult with veteran patients on medical cannabis treatment plans.
• Provide case management input regarding patient progress.
• Complete and submit relevant documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Strong time management skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Medical degree and registration

Job description

The Opportunity

Apollo has clinical hours available for a psychiatrist to primarily support our veteran patients from the Canadian Armed Forces, providing consultations through our virtual platform on medical cannabis treatment.

The candidate can be licensed in any province.

We offer : Training

Administrative support

Flexible days and hours

An extensive multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

Provide consultations for veteran patients, using specialist expertise to review medical cannabis treatment plans prescribed by healthcare practitioners, determine if they are reasonable and necessary, and complete and submit relevant documentation.

Provide psychological case management input and recommendations to the interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, psycho-social barriers, and conflict management.

Experience

Medical degree and registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of your province

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal in English

Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage a busy workload

Team-oriented approach with existing support team members

Highly organized with strong time management skills

Informed and abreast of relevant scientific research

Previous work with veterans and / or medical cannabis is an asset

Bilingualism is an asset