About Us

Recovery North is a trusted leader in evidence-based, trauma-informed addiction and mental health care across Ontario. We operate high-volume clinics that deliver high-quality, culturally responsive, and harm reduction-focused services to individuals affecte by substance use, mental illness, and sytemic barriers. Our clinics are deeply rooted in partnerships and collaboration with Indigenous communities and supported by a multidisciplinary team and AI-enhanced clinical tools, ensuring effective care delivery across both urban and remote populations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Physician to join our dynamic team, with a focus on addiction medicine, mental health, harm reduction, and infectious disease management. This position is flexible and can be tailored to virtual, hybrid, or in-person work. You will provide trauma-informed and person-centered care in partnership with physician assistants, nurses, mental health clinicians, and Indigenous health navigators.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and medical management for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Initiate and monitor opioid agonist therapy (OAT), including Suboxone, Methadone, Sublocade, Kadian

Implement and support harm reduction strategies, including:

• Overdose prevention education and take-home naloxone kits
• Practical strategies for reducing substance-related harms based on patient goals
• Safer supply prescribing

Address mental health concerns, including:

• Assessment and diagnosis of common conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder)
• Medication initiation and monitoring (e.g., SSRIs, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics)
• Collaboration with therapists, case managers, and psychiatrists to support recovery

Screen for and treat infectious diseases (HCV, HIV, STIs), including:

• Ordering appropriate lab work and imaging
• Initiating treatment or connecting with specialized care where needed
• Participating in our in-house Hepatitis C care pathway

•     Use our AI-supported EMR and digital tools to streamline clinical documentation and patient engagement
•     Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care, especially for Indigenous patients and other marginalized communities
•     Participate in multidisciplinary care planning, clinical meetings, and program development

Qualifications

• Medical license in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Experience or interest in addiction medicine, mental health, and harm reduction
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, virtual care delivery, and EMRs
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about infectious disease screening and treatment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a nonjudgmental, recovery-oriented approach
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work independently in a virtual or hybrid care model

What We Offer

• Fee-for-service
• Opportunity to work remotely, in-person, or hybrid, depending on your preference
• Integration with an experienced team of addiction, mental health, and infectious disease providers
• Advanced AI tools to support care efficiency and clinical decision-making
• A chance to provide vital services to underserved and high-needs communities, including through collaborations with Indigenous partners across Northern Ontario