Psychiatrist NEW

Canadian Medical Association; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Yukon is seeking psychiatrists to join the Outpatient Psychiatry – Adult Services program. Responsibilities include providing inpatient and on-call psychiatric coverage at Whitehorse General Hospital. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, specialization in psychiatry, and licensure with the Yukon Medical Council. The role offers an excellent remuneration package and benefits through the Yukon Medical Association, with a commitment of up to 220 days per year.

Benefits

Recruitment incentives up to $250,000

Relocation assistance up to $15,000

Comprehensive benefits including parental and CME support

Qualifications

• Experience with outpatient services and inpatient psychiatry.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to provide on-call psychiatric services.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and on-call psychiatric coverage at the hospital.
• Conduct psychiatric consultations for admitted patients.
• Participate in weekday morning rounds for patient care discussions.

Skills

Psychiatric consultation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

On-call support availability

Education

Medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry

Licensure with the Yukon Medical Council

Job description

Overview

The Government of Yukon seeks psychiatrist(s) to join the Outpatient Psychiatry – Adult Services (OPAS) program and to provide inpatient and on-call coverage at Whitehorse General Hospital (WGH). The expansion aims to maintain outpatient services, improve work-life balance, and grow inpatient services for both adult and pediatric populations.

Program Description

Outpatient Psychiatry – Adult Services (OPAS)

• OPAS is an integrated team providing outpatient adult psychiatric services within the Yukon Government’s Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services (MWSUS).
• Work occurs during regular business hours in downtown Whitehorse within a MWSUS facility.
• A central intake team triages all referrals.
• Each psychiatrist carries an individual patient load supported by nursing and/or outreach support workers, as available.
• Virtual care will be considered, contingent upon a reasonable transition plan to in-person care within one year.

Whitehorse General Hospital and On-Call Services

• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary hospital care team, including mental health unit nursing staff, hospitalists, social workers, and First Nations Health personnel.
• Provide timely psychiatric consultation and appropriate follow-up for admitted patients requiring mental health care.
• Assist with cross-coverage for child psychiatry consultations when child psychiatry services are unavailable.
• Participate in weekday morning rounds to discuss patient care and treatment planning.
• Deliver consult-liaison psychiatric services to medical inpatients within the hospital setting.
• Offer on-call support to community healthcare providers, including physicians and nursing staff, with availability by phone during evenings and nights for urgent psychiatric consultations.
• Occasionally attend the hospital after hours to manage emergent situations within the mental health unit as needed.

Inpatient psychiatry call schedules are typically organized into weekly blocks to provide 24/7 coverage throughout the year. The group should collaboratively self-schedule to balance flexibility with consistent coverage, prioritizing open communication and fair rotation to ensure equitable call assignments year-round.

For more information about Whitehorse General Hospital and Whitehorse, please refer to the official pages.

Contract Details

Remuneration

• Rate = $2,666.03 per day (regular weekdays or regular weekends)
• On-call services provided after a regular day are billed as Fee-for-Service

Benefits

• Benefits are provided through the Yukon Medical Association including:
• Recruitment (up to $250,000 over 5 years for recruitment and Acute Care Service recruitment)
• Relocation (max $15,000)
• CMPA reimbursement (100%)
• Parental benefit, locum support, CME and other benefits

Shadow Billing

• All contracted physicians are required to shadow bill for services provided, either by paper claim or an electronic format compatible with the claims processing system for Insured Health Services.

Start Date and Term

• We are looking for psychiatrist(s) to start as soon as possible, but the right candidates are a priority. Start date is negotiable.

Time Commitment

• A blend of inpatient and outpatient work up to 220 days per year, including scheduled on-call.

Contract Conditions

• Licensure with the Yukon Medical Council is required in advance of the contract start date.