Psychiatrist

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a psychiatrist for their Concurrent Disorders/Addiction Psychiatry Outpatient Service. The successful candidate will manage outpatients with substance use disorders and another psychiatric disorder, working part-time for two days a week as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a valid Ontario CPSO license and be trained psychiatrists. Interest in teaching or clinical research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients within a general psychiatry outpatient service.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team which includes nursing and allied staff.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences.

Education

Valid Ontario CPSO license

Trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent

Eligible for a Faculty position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University

Interest and aptitude for teaching and/or clinical research

Job description

Overview

Department of Mental Health
Acute Psychiatry Service
St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton

St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is seeking psychiatrists to work in the Concurrent Disorders/Addiction Psychiatry Outpatient Service (General Psychiatry). The successful candidate will care for outpatients presenting with an alcohol and/or other substance use disorder together with another psychiatric disorder. The psychiatrist will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with expertise in caring for persons with complex mental health needs. At this time, we are seeking psychiatrists who could provide part-time support to this service for two full days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients within a general psychiatry outpatient service
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team which includes nursing and allied staff
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario CPSO license
• Trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent
• Eligible for a Faculty position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
• Interest and aptitude for teaching and/or clinical research

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Dr. Jennifer Brasch (Medical Lead for the Concurrent Disorder Service) at [e-mail] or Dr. Maxine Lewis (Chief of Mental Health and Addictions) at [e-mail]