Clinical Academic Psychiatrist

Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University

London Health Sciences Centre

Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness

Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness and Western University, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have an excellent opportunity for a full time clinical academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with an interest in children and youth who have complex behavioral and emotional needs. The position offers excellent benefits and remuneration and academic rank and appointment status will be determined by experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. This 1.0 FTE position consists of 0.8 FTE at Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness and 0.2 FTE in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at London Health Sciences Centre. The Department seeks colleagues who are interested in being part of a dynamic team and committed to providing evidence-informed, compassionate clinical care.

Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness, a Children’s Mental Health Centre affiliated with Western University, provides assessment and treatment for children and adolescents, primarily ranging in age from 0 to 14 years. Programs include: Early Years (0-6 years) with a full range of services from assessment to attachment therapy to home-based and to day treatment; Community Services including walk-in clinics, assessment, family therapy, group work, and home-based intervention; and Intensive Services including short and long-term residential treatment, day treatment, home-based services, and long-term treatment for children in foster care. Vanier also has a family therapy training program. Staffing includes psychologists, child and family therapists and child and youth counsellors. The clinical academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is involved in providing psychiatric services across all clinical programs.  The successful applicant will be involved with psychiatric consultation and inter-professional clinical service.  The position will involve on-call coverage to the Child and Adolescent Service at London Health Sciences Centre. The incumbent will be actively involved with education of medical students, psychiatric residents and subspecialty residents. The candidate must have a record of relevant teaching experience with outstanding evaluations; demonstrated expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and an ability to function and lead multidisciplinary teams. In addition, there are opportunities to participate in clinical research activities.

Rank (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) and appointment status (limited term or continuing) will be determined by experience and qualifications at the time of appointment. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario. The successful candidate must have, or be willing to work toward, a specialist certification in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  

The Department of Psychiatry is organized around four academic divisions including General Adult Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry.  The Department also has internationally recognized strengths in psychosis, neuroimaging, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, and developmental disabilities. 

The Department of Psychiatry places great importance on collegiality and professionalism.  Our faculty are committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for its colleagues, students, staff and guests.  We are committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization as different perspectives enrich our work.  Candidates must enjoy working collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team and hospital leaders. 

The Department is allied with two hospital systems, LHSC and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. LHSC is comprised of Victoria Hospital, the main centre of our acute psychiatry services; University Hospital; and affiliated community teaching clinics.  Children’s Hospital is physically located within LHSC.  It provides local and regional care for children and adolescents with acute and more persistent mental health needs. St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s primary psychiatric site is Parkwood Institute, which serves as a regional rehabilitation resources for patients with serious and persistent mental illnesses. The Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care’s mission is to provide specialized assessment and treatment for people in contact with the criminal justice system. St. Joseph's Hospital, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, and community clinics complete the St. Joseph’s family of facilities. The hospitals share a rich tradition of strong and close collaboration.  

Western University provides an outstanding educational experience within a research-intensive environment. The University has a full-time enrolment of about 34,000 students with a full range of academic and professional programs. Established in 1881, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, one of the founding schools of Western University, has educated generations of physicians, dentists, scholars and scientists whose collective work has transformed the practice of medicine and dentistry both nationally and globally. 

Details about Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry may be found at www.schulich.uwo.ca; Western University at www.uwo.ca; the Department of Psychiatry at https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/psychiatry/; London Health Sciences Centre at www.lhsc.on.ca; Children’s Hospital at https://www.lhsc.on.ca/childrens-hospital/welcome-to-the-childrens-hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Care at   www.sjhc.london.on.ca.  

The City of London has a growing population of approximately 500,000 with a diverse cultural mix and the hospitals serve a region of two million.  London is safe, family-oriented, affordable and located in the heart of the beautiful Great Lakes region.  It is known as the “Forest City”, due to its plethora of trees.  The center of London is graced by the Thames River with nearly 30 kilometers of bicycle trails hugging the riverbanks. London is a quick one-hour drive to Stratford, known for its exceptional influences in the arts and theatre performance. In addition, London is central to its nearby cities of Toronto and Detroit and the majestic Niagara Falls

Please submit your application, including curriculum vitae, statement of career goals, highlights of accomplishments, names and contact information for three references to the following: 

Dr. Patricia Hall  

Interim Chair, Department of Psychiatry 

Chair, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University 

Physician Department Head – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 

Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre 

c/o [email protected]  

Please ensure that the form available at: http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf 

is completed and included in your application. 

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Review of applications will begin after July 27, 2025. With an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025 or as negotiated.

Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience and could be composed primarily on the following sources; fee for service, alternative funding plan, and academic support.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of each applicable institution.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. 

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. 

Accommodations are available for applicants, including those with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact [email protected]