Psychiatrist (leave coverage)

St. Joe's; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a psychiatrist for a fixed-term locum position to cover maternity leave on the Schizophrenia Service. The role involves inpatient care with 0.8 FTE and responsibilities including MRP duties and multidisciplinary rounds.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Ontario CPSO license and be eligible for a faculty appointment with McMaster University, with opportunities for teaching and clinical research.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario CPSO license required.
• FRCPC or equivalent certification preferred.
• Interest in teaching and clinical research encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient psychiatric care for schizophrenia service patients.
• Serve as Most Responsible Physician for caseload of 12.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in rounds.
• Contribute to education and supervision of learners.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatry

Teaching / supervision

Collaborative care

Education

Ontario CPSO license

FRCPC or equivalent

Job description

## Psychiatrist (leave coverage)Apply: In-Person: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown): West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 11, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR02721**Position Details****Job Number:**JR02721**Department:**Medical Affairs - Physicians**Job Type:**Physician, Full time**Work Environment:**In-Person**Contract Duration: (If applicable)**11 months**Number of Positions:**1**Hourly Rate (Min / Max):****Schedule****Work Days:**Monday to Sunday**Time of Day:**Afternoons, Days, Evenings, Nights**Shift:**Various Rotating**Shift Start: (If applicable)** **Reason for Posting:**Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy**Application Dates****Opening Date:**2026-11-03**Closing Date:**2026-11-10**Job Description****Maternity Leave Cover, Department of Mental Health****Schizophrenia Service****St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton**Corporate ProfileAs a premier academic and research healthcare organization, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is committed to making a difference in people’s lives and creating a lasting future for our community through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs. Our threefold mission is to provide dynamic research, revolutionary methods in health sciences education, and the highest standard of clinical care in a spirit of compassion, innovation and commitment.SJHH is a member of the St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS), and is affiliated with McMaster University, Mohawk College.SJHH has earned a national reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. The Hospital is particularly well known for excellence in respiratory care, kidney and urinary care, mental health and addictions, surgical services, cancer surgery and women’s and infants’ care.St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking interested psychiatrists to work at the Schizophrenia Inpatient Service. The Schizophrenia Service is a regional program dedicated to providing care to persons schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders. The service is dedicated to providing clinical service, education and research.We are seeking interested psychiatrists who could to join the Schizophrenia Service in a fixed-term locum position providing inpatient psychiatric care covering a maternity leave from March 1 2027 to February 29, 2028.The Schizophrenia Service is a regional program dedicated to the assessment and treatment of individuals living with schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders. The service is committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. ResponsibilitiesProvide inpatient psychiatric care to patients admitted to the Schizophrenia Service.Act as the Most Responsible Physician (MRP) for an inpatient caseload of 12 patients with schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, pharmacy, and other allied health professionals.Participate in regular interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and service planning activities.Contribute to the academic mission of the program through teaching and supervision of learners where appropriate.RenumerationThis 0.80 FTE inpatient psychiatrist positionInterested ApplicantsThe successful candidate will hold a valid Ontario CPSO license and be a trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent. There will be an expectation that the physician will be eligible for a Faculty position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, and that they will have an interest and aptitude for teaching and/or clinical research.If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Dr Akinade Adebowale (Head of the Schizophrenia Service) at [e-mail] or the Chief of Mental Health and Addictions, Dr. Maxine Lewis at [e-mail]. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the **Mission, Vision, and Core Values**. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).