In support of the mission and mandate of Canadian Mental Health Association, the Primary Care Physician, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, families and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Provides clinical intervention and comprehensive treatment to support client needs.

• Perform assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education/counselling and other medical functions as required according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario standards of practice.

 2. Ensures all file management and reporting functions are maintained in a comprehensive and timely manner.

• Ensuring complete, accurate, legible, and timely records of client visits and within safeguard of confidentiality using the electronic charting format established by the Branch, which will provide information to assist other practitioners in continuing the client’s care.
• Ensures that monthly, annual and other required reporting documentation are completed.
• Participates in audit activities (chart reviews) under the direction of the Program Director.

3. Participate in agency and program responsibilities.

• Participation in the Centre’s on-call service, after-hours, and home visit service as required.
• Participates in case conferences and initiates referrals.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of medical protocols and directives. Participating in and supervising the development and review of the comprehensive treatment plan for relevant clients at treatment planning meetings and case conferences. Ensuring that the psychiatrist or general practitioner is involved with other members of the client’s helping network and the client(s) to be a resource in the coordination of planning and service delivery.
• Maintains a panel size as per agency expectations and Ontario Health requirements.

4. Provides Administrative and Clinical Leadership  

• Ensuring relevant collaboration with funding sources, planning bodies, service providers, consumers and families to ensure comprehensive primary and mental health care service delivery. clients.
• Providing leadership in facilitating the coordination of the overall clinical program with respect to the internal and external environments including attendance at committee and staff meetings and development of program liaison mechanisms that promote inter-organizational coordination and cooperation.
• Participating in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of protocols/ guidelines and standards of care for selected client population in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and management. Participate in Accreditation Canada meetings reviewing quality programs and required organizational practices.
• Demonstrating leadership by seeking professional development to ensure best practices for primary health care and mental health services and contributing to clinical knowledge through presentations and/or publication of research findings.
• Initiating and implementing innovative program enhancement or new services to respond to needs of target populations by developing proposals, seeking appropriate consultation and approvals.

5. Provides community development and planning.

• Synthesizing information from individual clients to identify broader implications for health within the community.
• Identifying community needs and resources and developing, implementing and evaluating appropriate programming utilizing community assessment data.

6. Research 

• Analyzing research literature for validity and applicability to clinical practice.
• Implementing and promoting the use of valid research findings.
• Identifying researchable clinical practice problems and facilitating research by the multidisciplinary team.
• Promoting the dissemination of research findings through presentations and/or publication.

7. Participates in staff and public education services.

• Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for staff, individuals, families and the community

8. Avails self of opportunities for professional development.

• Meeting the requirements for continuing certification as specified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario within the speciality or the agency.
• Bringing forward training needs and taking responsibility for seeking out relevant training opportunities.
• Participating in workshops and seminars as required.
• Attending and participating in agency and program meetings as required.

EDUCATION & SKILLS:

• A Medical degree from a recognized University. Licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). CCPF Certification or equivalent practical experience is considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in primary care or community-based health settings. Bilingual in French will be considered an asset.
• Proven ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary team environments. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support marginalized populations facing complex health and social challenges. Knowledge of local community and priority populations.

Hours of Work:       Ten and a half (10.5) hour work week (0.3 FTE). Flexible hours are required to meet client and service needs.

Compensation includes a competitive and comprehensive package inclusive of Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), vacation and sick leave.

Please submit your cover letter and resume clearly stating how your skills and experience meet the position requirements.

Posting Date:     September 22, 2026

Posting Deadline:  This posting will remain open for a minimum of 7 business days and/or until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment at CMHA-WECB. We are however, unable to respond to individual calls. Only those individuals selected for consideration will be contacted for next steps. Thank you for your understanding.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and experiences, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen CMHA. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at ***@cmha-wecb.on.ca (🔒 Premium). 

Please note that candidacy for positions will require you to be authorized to work in Canada.

Please note that a satisfactory police vulnerable sector check is required as a condition of employment for all roles with CHMA-WECB.