The Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Markham Stouffville Hospital, is currently recruiting for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. The successful candidate will be a contributing member of the Division and Department, working with a committed, supportive, and collegial group dedicated to providing high quality clinical care in a community hospital setting.

The successful candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary outpatient child and adolescent mental health clinic, providing consultation and acute follow-up for patients referred by family physicians and from our emergency room. The successful candidate will also share in providing on-call services for the Department of Psychiatry. As our department grows, future expansion plans include a child and adolescent inpatient unit. Hence, competency and willingness to work in an inpatient setting will be considered as a strong asset.

Qualifications/Experience:

• License or eligibility to practice independently in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Psychiatrist Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent
• Subspecialty Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent (fellows are encouraged to apply)

About us:

Markham Stouffville Hospital is a growing community hospital just north of the Greater Toronto Area. The in-patient 358 bed hospital and out-patient services currently serve the communities of Markham, Stouffville and surrounding area of over 400,000 residents. We also have a strong commitment to patient care, and to the growth of our Academic Plan. This includes a robust and growing Research program, and the ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Toronto. It is a fantastic place to work! 

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually. Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team. We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.

Oak Valley Health thanks all qualified physicians for their submissions however only selected candidates who qualify will be contacted to attend a pre-application interview. All appointments are subject to an Impact Analysis and Board approval. The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position.

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.