The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, in conjunction with Hamilton Health Sciences, is seeking a full-time academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide care at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH).

Department and Program Overview:

The successful candidate will join the current McMaster complement of inpatient child and adolescent psychiatrists, pediatric psychologists, and allied health professionals.  The Child and Youth Mental Health Program, Acute Mental Health Services, at McMaster Children’s Hospital, includes a 22-bed inpatient unit, a 6-bed Mental Health Assessment Unit and emergency mental health service, and a Consult-Liaison Service.  There is collaboration with our ambulatory services at the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, which includes our outpatient services, brief intervention program, and day hospital program.  Our academic division has strong educational and research initiatives, allowing collaborations between researchers, educators, clinicians, community-based service providers and knowledge leaders.

We offer a collegial atmosphere, a unique academic environment, research opportunities and the opportunity to work in a growing academic department with enthusiastic colleagues. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences is a multidisciplinary department consisting of MD and non-MD faculty working within a unique regional network of psychiatric services that integrates two hospitals.  We have excellent opportunities available for psychiatrists interested in an academic career in the following areas: inpatient mental health, consultation-liaison, emergency psychiatry, and substance abuse.

Hamilton is situated on the western shore of Lake Ontario and offers the perfect combination of city life and nature.  Our vibrant, accessible, family-friendly core is bursting with new restaurants, breweries, and shops in addition to a large public art gallery, several theatres, and sports and entertainment arena.  The Hamilton area offers numerous recreational activities, such as boating, golfing, biking, skiing, and hiking along hundreds of kilometers of walking trails weaving along the waterfront, through the Hamilton area and along the renowned Bruce Trail.  Hamilton is geographically situated between Toronto and Niagara, less than an hour’s drive from each destination.  The proximity affords easy access to airports, major league sports, cross-border shopping, and of course, Niagara wine country. 

To learn more about the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, please visit https://psychiatry.mcmaster.ca/. To learn more about McMaster University and Hamilton, Ontario please visit www.mcmaster.ca. To learn more about the Child and Youth Mental Health Program, please visit www.mcmasterchildrensmentalhealth.ca

Qualifications:

-The successful candidate will hold an MD and will have advanced training and experience in child psychiatry beyond residency, with preference given to candidates with 2-5 years practice experience.
-The candidate will have demonstrated commitment and skills in clinical education with all levels of learners and will provide leadership and training to future Child Psychiatrists. There are ample education and supervision opportunities with the General Psychiatry training program, the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Subspecialty Program, the Psychology postdoctoral program, residents from other departments, medical and physician assistant students.
-Particular interest and expertise in inpatient mental health and emergency psychiatry is an asset.
-Experience with evidence-based assessment instruments and rating scales is needed and a commitment to multidisciplinary clinical assessment and evidence-based treatment models is essential. The candidate will work as part of an inter-professional inpatient mental health team with a focus on treatment of complex, co-morbid, and severe mental illness in children and youth.
-Demonstrated capability and interest in clinical research and evidence of a history of research productivity to align with the departmental academic mission and vision is an asset. The academic child psychiatrists will be expected to fully participate in all of the appropriate departmental and divisional administrative and educational activities.
-Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario and hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons specialty certification in psychiatry or an equivalent designation. The appointee will hold a full-time academic appointment in Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at an academic rank appropriate to their credentials and experience. The position offer excellent benefits and remuneration is commensurate with academic rank and position duties and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of intent, which should include a brief statement of education/teaching and statement of research interests.
• Brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service within higher education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)
• The names and contact information of three references. 

Please apply online via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to:

Dr. Rebecca Chauhan, B.A., M.D., FRCP(C)

Chief, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, McMaster Children’s Hospital

McMaster Children’s Hospital

3G Child and Youth Mental Health Unit

3rd Floor, Room 105

1200 Main Street West

Hamilton, ON, Canada

L8N 3Z5

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.

To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

☐ Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

☐ No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

McMaster University is consistently ranked among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, housing 70 research centers and more than 100 research chairs. McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is the birthplace of problem-based learning and evidence-based medicine, and is a global leader in health education and research. FHS combines healthcare disciplines under one Faculty in an interprofessional, interdisciplinary model which encourages innovation and collaboration, preparing healthcare learners and researchers for future practice. At the core of this training is our strong relationships with our academic hospital partners: Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

MCH is a globally renowned pediatric hospital dedicated to children’s health delivering excellence in clinical care, child health research and education. It is home to some of the country’s most respected pediatric care programs, including Canada’s largest NICU and the largest prosthetic and orthotics facility of its kind. MCH also houses one of Ontario’s fastest-growing pediatric emergency department and largest inpatient child and youth mental health unit, and more. MCH is undergoing the most significant expansion in its history, fueled by a landmark provincial investment to expand critical services, add top-tier clinicians, and improve access to cutting-edge pediatric care for families across Ontario. 

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

Human Resources Service Centre at***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) ext. 222-HR (22247), or

Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or

School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Mandate - FHS

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.