Psychiatrist
About The Position
The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing specialized medical services related to mental health, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychiatric disorders, emotional and behavioural conditions, and substance-use concerns. The Physician delivers care in outpatient clinical settings and, where authorized, inpatient, hospital consultation, emergency, and virtual care environments, in accordance with provincial legislation, College standards, and evidence-based medical practice. Possession of an additional subspecialty or fellowship training (e.g., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Addictions Psychiatry, or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry) is considered a significant asset.
Requirements
- Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
- Completion of an approved residency program in Psychiatry.
- Certification or eligibility for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC).
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure with the applicable provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons.
- Membership in good standing with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
Nice To Haves
- Completion of accredited subspecialty or fellowship training is strongly desired but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and obtain comprehensive medical and psychiatric histories to assess mental health status, risk, functioning, and treatment needs.
- Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, behavioural, and substance-use disorders and related medical or psychosocial concerns.
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients, including assessment, treatment planning, medication management, and crisis or risk management.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic investigations and assessments, including laboratory investigations, mental status examinations, rating scales, and relevant medical records.
- Prescribe, administer, and monitor medications and other therapeutic treatments in accordance with accepted medical practice.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and follow-up plans for psychiatric conditions and mental health concerns.
- Provide specialist consultations and medical opinions to referring physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic psychiatric interventions, including psychotherapy, crisis interventions, capacity or risk assessments, and medication management, where clinically appropriate and authorized.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans, medications, or therapeutic interventions as required.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards.
- Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, medication effects and risks, crisis planning, and preventive care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including family physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, therapists, and community mental health providers.
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards of the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons.
- Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and continuing professional development activities.
Benefits
- Fee for Service position, average income range for this position in the province is between 250,000$ and 400,000$
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
