Psychiatrist, Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Nova Scotia Healthcare System; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a psychiatrist to join their Operational Stress Injury Clinic. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, delivering educational duties, and participating in research activities. Candidates must have a fellowship in psychiatry and eligibility for licensure in Nova Scotia. This full-time position emphasizes commitment to diverse populations and comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent required.
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Attend to ambulatory patients in the Operational Stress Injury Clinic.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and interventions as per current standards.
• Provide clinical and didactic education.
• Supervise junior staff and support research activities.

Skills

EMR Systems

Post Residency Experience

Hospital Experience

Behavioral Health

Mental Health Counseling

PTSD Care

Addiction Counseling

Education

Fellowship in psychiatry

Tools

Epic

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Attend as a physician or consultant to ambulatory patients in the Operational Stress Injury Clinic.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, order and ensure appropriate psychosocial, laboratory investigations, and pharmacological & psychosocial interventions as per current standards.
• Participate in a psychiatry on-call schedule as required within the clinical program unless exempted.
• Provide short-term coverage for other services during holidays or staff illnesses.
• Experience working with police, Canadian Forces members, and Veterans with operational stress injuries, including trauma-related anxiety, mood, and substance use, is an asset.

Clinical Duties

• Follow directives from the Clinical Director and adhere to Veterans Affairs Canada Standards for OSI Clinics.
• Provide clinical direct and indirect care within an interdisciplinary OSI service delivery model.
• Maintain OSI-specific workload measurement, outcome monitoring, and data collection (e.g., RAI).
• Conduct clinical desk-side teaching and didactic education.
• Handle clinical administration tasks.
• Participate in on-call services.
• Supervise junior staff, including residents and clinical clerks.
• Support and potentially conduct research as needed.

Educational Duties

Deliver didactic teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education levels in coordination with the Director of Education, Department of Psychiatry.

Research

Research and scholarly activities are encouraged. Candidates with a strong research background may be eligible for protected research time, subject to departmental agreements.

Qualifications: Eligibility

Fellowship in psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent, and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

For licensure information, consult the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia website.

FTE Details

0.8 FTE clinical work and 0.2 FTE academic work (including 0.1 FTE teaching and 0.1 FTE other academic activities).

Additional Information

To Apply

Send CV and cover letter to the Hiring Committee, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University.

Remuneration

Based on a competitive Academic Funding Plan covering clinical service, teaching, and research. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Dalhousie University values diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racial minorities, women, and candidates contributing to community diversity. More info at the university's employment page.

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

EMR Systems, Post Residency Experience, Hospital Experience, Transportation Management Systems, Behavioral Health, Library Services, Pharmacy Residency, Epic, Leadership Experience, Mental Health Counseling, PTSD Care, Addiction Counseling

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1