Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is searching for a 

Physician to join our Team!

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is located in Penetanguishene, Ontario on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay, less than two hours from Toronto and approximately 45 minutes from Barrie. Outdoor recreational opportunities in all four seasons abound in this area of natural beauty. Golfing, curling, fishing, boating, hiking, snowmobiling are just a few of the great activities to do here. At Waypoint, we believe in maintaining a work environment where people find meaning, enjoyment, and professional growth in their work while balancing other aspects of their lives.

Waypoint is an academic and research hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction, and geriatric care to some of the most complex and disadvantaged people in Ontario. As a 321-bed psychiatric hospital, we deliver exceptional, progressive care, both on site at the hospital and in the communities we serve across the region.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Family Physician or Hospitalist with experience or a focus in mental health and addiction medicine to provide temporary medical coverage for a period of up to six months. The successful candidate will primarily support the Georgianwood Program for Concurrent Disorders, a specialized 20-bed inpatient program serving adults experiencing both significant mental health and substance use challenges. Georgianwood is one of the only integrated residential Concurrent Disorders treatment programs in the region, providing evidence-based, person-centered care through an intensive 12-week inpatient treatment model focused on group-based skills development, recovery, and wellness.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the physician will provide assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of patients' physical health needs, ensuring safe, integrated care for individuals with complex medical, psychiatric, and substance use concerns. The role also provides flexibility to support medical coverage across other clinical programs as required, participation in the Code Blue on call schedule and contributing to continuity of care throughout the organization. This opportunity is ideal for a physician who is adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working with complex and vulnerable patient populations. Experience or interest in mental health, addiction medicine, chronic disease management, and integrated models of care is considered a strong asset.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide comprehensive assessment and management of acute and chronic physical health conditions, psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders in a diverse patient population.
• Completing timely medical assessments, management of comorbid physical conditions, medication review, and coordination with primary care and specialty services as needed.
• The physician will also contribute to clinical decision-making, safety planning, and health promotion initiatives within the programs they support.
• Working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team including Psychiatrists, Internists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Allied Health Staff within the inpatient programs
• Opportunities for mentorship within a supportive work environment, if desired.
• Provision of On Call Duties can be further discussed with the medical director.
• Clinical expectations are based around an 8-hour day with breaks and lunch.
• FTE/ # of days per week to be negotiated based on the candidate

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Licensed for independent medical practice and in good standing with the College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Experience and clinical comfort with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and complex patients is required. 
• Extra training or certification in mental health or addiction is considered an asset.
• Preference will be given to a candidate who is interested in contributing to our academic culture and who thrives as part of a collaborative team.
• Aligned with Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Proficiency in English language skills. French considered an additional asset.

Remuneration and Benefits:

Daily Stipend is based on level of education and specialty training