Psychiatrist

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a psychiatrist, where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. You will be responsible for diagnosing mental health disorders, managing patient care, and ensuring safety and quality in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to excellence and empathy, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. Embrace the chance to grow in your career while contributing to a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Medical Degree (MD) and Fellowship in Psychiatry.
• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose mental health disorders in patients.
• Manage patients' care and prescribe necessary treatments.
• Provide on-call services and consultation as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Commitment to patient safety

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Fellowship in Psychiatry (FRCPC)

Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Job description

Job Description

Psychiatrist Opportunity – Join our Growing Organization

Experience a place where people come first

As a healthcare leader serving a population of more than half a million people, Mackenzie Health offers a dynamic, supportive environment of respect and continuous learning. A place where all staff are valued, can engage in meaningful work as part of a friendly, diverse team and use best-in-class technology to provide exceptional patient care.

Mackenzie Health’s two hospitals – Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital – each have a full-service emergency department, core services and specialized services to provide our patients with the care they need. Our community-based locations and services continue to provide additional support to the Western York Region.

Position Overview

Mackenzie Health is seeking a psychiatrist fulltime for inpatient and outpatient. The physician will work in consultation with the Chief of Psychiatry as well as the other physicians within the department. The physician may need to provide ECT services as part of inpatient care. There is an on-call requirement as determined by the needs of the department. The physician is expected to provide coverage at both sites.

Responsibility and Accountability

The physician must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Assess patients to diagnose the nature and extent of mental health disorders.
• Manage patients through the continuum of hospital care.
• Order treatments, tests, and consults with specialty and primary care physicians where necessary.
• Prescribe, direct, and administer medications to treat various mental health and behavioural disorders.
• Provide on-call services.
• Flexibility to cover other services, as needed.
• Provide consultation on admitted patients, as required.
• Prepare and submit case reports and summaries for Ministry of Health reporting criteria, as required.

Skills – Abilities – Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member within a group environment.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Model behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
• Demonstrate understanding of the contribution to patient and staff safety.

Education – Certification – Licenses

• Candidate must possess a Medical Degree (MD) and Fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Psychiatry.
• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is required.
• Preferred candidates would possess 3 to 5 years’ experience.

Interested Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae to:

Sophie Stratos, Manager of Medical Affairs
Mackenzie Health
10 Trench Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4Z3
Tel: [phone] Ext. 7452
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.