Job Title: Chief of Psychiatry

Department: Mental Health Services

Location: Woodstock Hospital, Woodstock, Ontario

Reports to: Chief of Staff / Chief Executive Officer

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Posting Date: October 23, 2025

Application Deadline: November 21, 2025

Position Overview:

Woodstock Hospital is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief of Psychiatry to lead our mental health services and drive excellence in psychiatric care. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for clinical oversight, strategic development, and quality improvement in psychiatric services. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for mental health, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, staff engagement, and system-level collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Department of Psychiatry.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop and implement mental health initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in psychiatric care.

Clinical Oversight:

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to psychiatrists and interdisciplinary mental health teams.
• Participate in complex case reviews and provide direct clinical care as required.

Quality & Performance Improvement:

• Lead quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with professional standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor and improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, and service effectiveness.
• Champion initiatives that address mental health equity, access, and patient satisfaction.

Human Resources & Administration:

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Team.
• Recruit, retain, and evaluate psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
• Support professional development and continuing education of staff.
• Collaborate with medical staff office and human resources on credentialing, performance reviews, and departmental planning.
• Represent department at Medical Advisory Committee and Medical Manpower Committee.

Collaboration & Partnerships:

• Liaise with community mental health partners, primary care providers, and regional health networks.
• Represent Woodstock Hospital on external committees and regional mental health initiatives.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with academic institutions for training and research.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with specialization in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Psychiatry.
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or administrative role preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, team leadership, and program development.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, diversity, and ethical practice.

Why Join Woodstock Hospital?

Woodstock Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care. We offer:

• 19 bed, schedule 1 facility providing mental health services to 135,000 residents of Oxford County.
• A collaborative and supportive medical team environment.
• Opportunities for innovation and leadership in a growing mental health program.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A vibrant community located in Southwestern Ontario, with a high quality of life and easy access to major urban centres.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to:

c/o Heather Scherer

Chief of Staff Office

[email protected]

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