Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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The Department of Psychiatry at Health Sciences North/Horizon Santé-Nord (HSN) is actively seeking a permanent full time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Experience in psychotherapy including cognitive behavioural therapy, and an interest in personality disorders are considered an asset.

The Sudbury & District Mental Health system currently has 16 psychiatrists on staff. The hospital-based practices have access to 60 acute adult psychiatric beds and 9 children and adolescent beds for the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Program. The hospital has extensive community-based mental health and addictions programs that integrate with their adult, children, and adolescent acute services to provide a full continuum of care. HSN also hosts extensive institutional and community-based mental health and addiction services employing 350 staff and serving both urban and rural populations.

The successful applicant will be responsible for diagnosing and treating child and adolescent inpatients and outpatients with mental illness, practicing in community clinics, and acting as a consultant to other physicians and to school services.

Inpatient services will be completed at the HSN Main Campus and HSN Kirkwood site. Community clinics are facilitated through the Sudbury Mental Health and Addictions Program. An in-house GP team is first call for Psychiatry, afterhours and weekends. Department members are expected to participate in 1-in-16 call. English language skills are required, French skills would be considered an asset.

Remuneration is through fee for service billings and is competitive with other psychiatric facilities, while providing ample opportunity for private office-based work. Additionally, physicians practicing in Sudbury are eligible for the Northern Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRRI) through the Ministry of Health, which provides $84,000 over the first 4 years of practice. 

Requirements:

• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Board Certification in Psychiatry with additional fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Internationally trained physicians are welcomed to apply. HSN supports immigration and work permits processes.
• All HSN medical staff must hold a faculty appointment with NOSM-University and contribute to the academic mandate of the Psychiatry Department.
• Research opportunities are also available through the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI).

Why Sudbury?

Sudbury offers a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, with over 330 lakes, a vibrant arts scene, affordable living, and year-round outdoor activities.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application to ***@hsnsudbury.ca (🔒 Premium). We look forward to hearing from you.