Mental Health, Recovery Alberta is inviting applications for a psychiatrist who is eligible for FRC(P) in Child & Adolescent psychiatry, to join a diverse Addictions & Mental Health team, to establish a full-time practice in the community of Grande Prairie, Alberta.

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There are 28 dedicated in-patient Psychiatry beds at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. The Pediatric Unit will have an additional 5 dedicated beds for mental health patients.

·         14 – Adult beds 

·         4 – Youth beds (14-18 years)

·         4 – Geriatrics beds (60 years and up)

·         6 – Psychiatry Intensive Care beds (all ages)

Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

·         Establish and maintain a full-time community mental health based practice within Grande Prairie.

·         Provide hospital and on-call assistance as per call schedules

·         Support psychiatric services beyond primary community of practice, which may include other communities experiencing a high need for mental health services; the support may be either in-person or utilizing Telehealth or another form of telecommunication.

·         Contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities

·         Contribute to and participate in other administrative duties as assigned

The successful candidate may choose to operate their business by joining an existing practice or by opening their own practice. This is the candidate's business choice and not managed through the recruitment process.

GRANDE PRAIRIE: 

Grande Prairie is located in Northwestern Alberta, in the heart of the Peace Region. It is the largest city and commercial center North of Edmonton, Alberta's capital city, and the largest city in Treaty 8 territory. It is a thriving young city full of continuous growth and opportunity. 

Grande Prairie’s population is over 70,000, with the greatest population being between the ages of 30 and 34. This population includes representation from more than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups! Beyond its own population, Grande Prairie acts as a regional hub serving an additional 281,000+ people from across Northern Alberta, Northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.

In the community, there is endless possibility for residents to get involved and connected! For sport and recreation fans, there is a wide variety of parks and trails to explore all across the City, as well as several state-of-the-art recreational facilities such as the Eastlink Centre.  A huge arts and culture community is also present in Grande Prairie, with venues such as the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Centre for Creative Arts, and the Grande Prairie Live Theatre. And on top of that, the city has a great number of cultural and neighborhood associations for residents to join!

We are an energetic city full of opportunity- find your place today!

Qualifications:

We are seeking a Psychiatrist who is eligible for FRC(P) in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to join a diverse Addictions & Mental Health team, providing services to communities with a high need of mental health services.

·         Must have experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in a rural and regional setting.

·         Must be FRC(P) or FRC(P) eligible with RCPS (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)

We thank all applicants for the interest; please not that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Related Legislation:

Under Alberta's Health Professions Act and Physicians, Surgeons and Osteopaths Profession Regulation, you must be a registered member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) to practice medicine in Alberta.

Multiple Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Compensation Programs, including the Rural Remote Northern Program (RRNP), which provides a variable fee premium for Grande Prairie of 16.36 %. To find more information on the certification process see Specialist Physician Licensing Process and Specialist Physician Licensing Process on the CPSA website - www.cpsa.ca