This position is a COMMUNITY position and is NOT part of Alberta Health Services.

 Please note that Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, Primary Care Alberta, and Recovery Alberta are under no obligation to provide privileging to any candidate within a facility. Eligibility for clinical opportunities with these organizations will be determined based on qualifications, credentials, and service needs at the time of recruitment, and cannot be assessed in advance or influenced by third-party sponsorship or referral.
 

Job Description:

The Consultant Psychiatrist at Savera Medical Centre provides specialized mental health and addiction services within a multi-disciplinary, community-based setting. This role is central to our mission of providing linguistically accessible and culturally sensitive care to Alberta's diverse populations.

Savera Medical Centre is seeking a highly skilled and culturally attuned Consultant Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in Alberta through the CPSA sponsorship route. In this role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a diverse patient population, focusing on complex mental health disorders and concurrent addiction issues. You will work within a collaborative, community-based framework, partnering with family physicians, psychologists, and allied health professionals to deliver holistic, evidence-based care. As a key member of a clinic that prioritizes accessibility, you will play a vital role in bridging gaps in mental health services, ensuring that treatment plans are not only clinically sound but also socially and spiritually relevant to the individuals we serve.

 
Qualifications:

Have a current eligibility letter from CPSA. 

Fluent in Punjabi or Hindi. 

Commitment to cross-cultural sensitivity; understanding of the unique family dynamics and societal stigmas surrounding mental health within immigrant communities. 

The Practice Readiness Assessment (PRA) process and will be supported by Savera Medical Centre through the administrative and clinical oversight required to achieve full licensure in Alberta.