Psychiatrist

AP01 Apollo Applied Research Inc.; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical cannabis clinic in Ontario is seeking a psychiatrist to support veteran patients through virtual consultations on medical cannabis treatment. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree and experience working with veterans. The role offers flexible hours, training, and administrative support, while focusing on delivering evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

Training

Administrative support

Flexible days and hours

Extensive multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations for veteran patients on medical cannabis treatment plans.
• Review prescribed treatment plans and complete necessary documentation.
• Provide psychological case management recommendations to the interdisciplinary team.

Job description

Apollo Applied Research is a virtual medical clinic offering its patients an accessible path to medical cannabis treatment. We offer effective treatments for many chronic health conditions such as pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, PTSD and more through an evidence-based approach to empower our patients to take control of their overall health. We have a team of experienced health care professionals dedicated to patient care and medical cannabis education. We are actively seeking new and better ways to treat our patients’ illnesses with medical cannabis across Canada.

Apollo is a growing organization in the exciting, fast-paced, and evolving industry of medical cannabis. Working at Apollo provides our employees with an atmosphere of ongoing professional advancement opportunities, learning, challenges, and problem solving. Our teams consist of dedicated and empathetic professionals with a diverse set of perspectives, experiences, and collaboration to maximize our collective impact.

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

Apollo Applied Research and Cannabis Clinics takes pride in being an evidence-based organization. Specializing in prescribing medical cannabis to patients across Canada since 2014, they have provided over 120,000 patients with the highest level of care and improved quality of life through access to medical cannabis prescriptions, personalized education and treatment plans, and ongoing support. Apollo’s clinical team, comprised of physicians, healthcare practitioners, and support team share the goal of helping Canadians manage their symptoms safely and effectively.

Apollo’s vision is to remain the most trusted cannabis clinic in Canada by providing exceptional patient care, advocacy, and support. Every patient is entitled to a dedicated patient care specialist who educates the patient on their treatment options, develops a comprehensive medical cannabis plan, and acts as the liaison between the patient and medical cannabis producers. As advocates for all our patients’ health, our cannabis educators build exceptional relationships with our patients, ensuring they get everything they need on their medical cannabis journey.

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