Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

CASA Mental Health•Edmonton, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join CASA Mental Health to be part of an impactful team delivering trauma-informed and culturally-safe mental health services to children, youth, and families, bridging the missing middle with holistic care. Experience life-work harmony, competitive benefits, and the fulfillment of making a difference in empowering individuals to thrive. CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA’s model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher. CASA Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

Requirements

Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in psychiatry.
Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in psychiatry.
Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.

Nice To Haves

Subspecialty certification in child and adolescent psychiatry.
An interest in education of residents and students is highly desirable as the successful candidate is expected to apply for an academic appointment in the University of Alberta’s Department of Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

Assess and treat patients attending the CASA Classroom program.
Assist with program development.
Work in a multidisciplinary team including physicians, therapists, nurses, psychologists, transition support navigators, concurrent counsellors, occupational therapists, and speech and language pathologists.
Provide in person or virtual care across the province to multiple CASA Classroom teams.