Psychiatrist - Schizophrenia Outpatient Service

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton seeks interested psychiatrists to join the Schizophrenia Outpatient Service on a full-time basis.

The role focuses on providing clinical care to individuals with psychosis within an academic and research-oriented healthcare setting affiliated with McMaster University. The position is in-person and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, teaching, and possible faculty appointment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Ontario CPSO license.
• Trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent.
• Eligible for a Faculty position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.
• Interest and aptitude for teaching and/or clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of patients in the Schizophrenia outpatient service.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nursing and allied staff.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences.

Skills

CPSO license

Psychiatrist

Teaching aptitude

Education

FRCPC or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Job Number:

JR02720

Department:

Medical Affairs - Physicians

Job Type:

Physician, Full time

Work Environment:

In-Person

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 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 new role

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-11-03

Closing Date:

2026-11-10

Job Description

Department of Mental Health

Schizophrenia Service

St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton

Corporate Profile

As 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 Outpatient Service. The Schizophrenia Service is a regional program dedicated to providing care to persons with psychosis and severe persistent mental illness. The service is dedicated to providing clinical service, education and research.

We are seeking interested psychiatrists who could provide full-time support (three days or above) to this service. In this position you will:

• Be responsible for managing an active case load of patients in the Schizophrenia outpatient Clinic.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team which includes nursing and allied staff.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences.

The 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.

St. 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 theMission, Vision, and Core Values.