Psychiatrist (Forensic Psychiatry Program)

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is a premier academic and research healthcare organization committed to making a difference in people's lives and in 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 and 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 in our Forensic Program. The successful candidate would provide Forensic Early Intervention Service (FEIS) and support at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre and in the community. The successful candidate would also be actively involved in conducting forensic assessments, would be responsible for the care of some patients on our inpatient units, and would manage a patient caseload within our outpatient clinics, specialty units, and select forensic clinics as opportunities arise. At this time, we are seeking interested psychiatrists who could provide 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) service and support to join our Forensic Program.

Requirements

Valid Ontario CPSO license
Trained forensic psychiatrist with subspecialty qualification and 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

Provide consultation services to the FEIS
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing and allied health staff
Participate in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and case conferences
Conduct forensic assessments and manage a caseload of inpatients and outpatients