Position Description:

Reporting to the Department Head of Psychiatry and the Medical Director in question, the psychiatrist is a specialist in understanding the biological, psychological and social factors of the human experience that affect the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and healing of mental, emotional, cognitive and behavioural disorders occurring on their own or concomitantly with other medical problems.

The psychiatrist ensures the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders as well as treatment of and advocacy for people suffering from such disorders at all stages of their life. The psychiatrist works with patients in emergency, urgent and non-urgent situations. The psychiatrist’s activities are rooted in the physician-patient relationship, and they take place in various settings and with culturally diverse communities.

Psychiatric assessment aims to prevent and treat mental, emotional, cognitive and behavioural disorders and foster the recovery of patients who suffer from them.

Employer:

Vitalité Health Network is a regional health authority providing and managing health care and services in an area covering northern and southeastern New Brunswick. The Network is the only Francophone managed organization of its kind in the country and has nearly 60 points of service providing a range of health care and services to members of the public in the official language of their choice. The Network has approximately 7,700 part-time and full-time employees, 560 physicians, including 259 specialists, and nearly 800 volunteers. The Network’s 2021-2022 budget was $704 million (excluding Medicare). For more information, visit the Network’s website at vitalitenb.ca.

Diversity Statement

Vitalité Health Network is committed to providing a safe and respectful work and care environment guided by collaboration, integrity, and accountability. Rooted in a culture of continuous learning, we believe that every person deserves a caring environment where their identity is fully respected, and that is exempt of discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, beliefs or religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disabilities, social status, or any other aspect of their background and identity. The diversity of our teams and their perspectives enrich our practices and enable us to provide care marked by openness, cultural sensitivity, and compassion to all the people we serve.

Job Duties:

This is professional medical work performed by certified specialists (those with a specialty certification as recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NB). Duties are performed with considerable clinical independence in the diagnosis, care and treatment of medical disorders within the scope of the specialty in which they are practicing. Work is performed with independent judgment but findings and observations may be subject to supervision and assessment by the physician’s Clinical (Program) Department Head / Chief of Service / Program Director in which the physicians works. Review of work may also be supervised by the local and regional Chiefs of Staff and the zone’s Medical Director for the Regional Health Authority (RHA). The physician works within the accordance of the RHA Bylaws.

Hours of Work:

• Normal regular hours – 37.5 hours
• After-hours and weekend calls are shared among all members of the Department.

Remuneration:

Salaried

The remuneration is based on a salary model with benefits.

Qualifications:

• Certification from the Royal College of Physicans and Surgeons of Canada certification (FRCPC) or American Board certification;
• Graduate from an approved school of medicine supplemented by post-graduate study in the area of specialization (Psychiatry);
• Eligible for a licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New-Brunswick;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network’s management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network
• Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

NOTES:

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted. 

Expected Start Date:

As soon as possible

Incentives:

• Possibility of a financial incentive based on eligibility determined by the Department of Health ($100,000.00 accompanied by a 4 year return of service).
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $8,000. 

About the Community:

For more information about the community, please visit the City of Edmundston's website.