Psychiatrist

WELL Health Technologies Corp•Calgary, AB

45d•CA$250,000 - CA$400,000•Onsite

About The Position

WELL Health Technologies is an innovative technology-enabled healthcare company whose overarching objective is to positively impact health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower and support healthcare practitioners and their patients and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL." As the largest clinic network in Canada, operating under the WELL Health Clinic Network brand, we currently have 220+ clinics across the country. Our team includes over 3,400 WELL Care Providers, facilitating more than 4.2 million patient interactions each year. Our clinics offer a diverse range of services, including walk-in appointments, family medicine, internal medicine, Kinesiology, sleep apnea treatment, botox procedures, and women’s health services. The company has built a comprehensive practitioner enablement platform which includes digital Electronic Medical Records (EMR), practice management software, practitioner enablement tools, telehealth platforms, digital health apps that extend the features of EMRs, billing and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions, patient engagement technologies, clinic optimization tools, data protection solutions and more. The platform empowers healthcare providers with digital healthcare products, tools, and services designed to enhance the delivery of care, and improve their patients’ healthcare experience and health outcomes. For more information about the companies, visit; www.well.company, wellclinics.ca. 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.