Psychiatrist

NIAGARA HEALTH

The Department of Mental Health & Addictions at Niagara Health seeks a highly skilled and motivated Psychiatrist with a track record for providing compassionate and efficient care to join the Department in growing this service. The Mental Health and Addictions Program offers a full continuum of evidence informed and recovery-based services across the lifespan. The Psychiatrist will be an integral member of the interprofessional team and will foster strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support quality patient and family care.

Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services.

We believe that every person in our region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, our focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propel us to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives.

Our team is made up of more than 7,300 staff, physicians and volunteers who we count on to deliver Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time. Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.

We provide a full range of acute care hospital services to the 450,000 residents across the Niagara region, and we are one of the few hospitals in Ontario that own and operate a long-term care facility.

Creating a healthy community is a collaborative effort. The courage and hope demonstrated by so many during the COVID-19 pandemic inspire us to continue to work with community partners to improve the health and well-being of our region.

Current Group:

• 31 Physicians Total (full-time and part-time basis)
• 25 Psychiatrists and 6 Family Physicians

Call:

• Average 2-3 shifts per month

The Practice:

• Opportunities available in Outpatient Mental Health Services across three sites
• OHIP Fee for Service plus Sessional Funding

Academic Affiliations:

Since its founding in 1966, innovation has been the hallmark of McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and a major contributor to its international reputation for excellence.

The medical school has expanded to a regional campus in Niagara, which is located at Brock University. Students at the Niagara Regional Campus complete their clinical rotations in one of the six area hospitals with teaching done by the highly skilled and motivated hospital physicians.

Opportunities for strengthening and building strong academic partnerships are a priority for Niagara Health as the hospital has expanded into this new facility. We are interested in Physicians who will pursue a university faculty appointment and participate in academic activities within a strong regional community hospital setting.

In addition to McMaster, Niagara Health is building strong ties with other regional academic providers such as Brock University and Niagara College.

Qualifications Required:

• Independent license or eligible for independent license with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• FRCP(C) Psychiatry

Closing Date:  Until Filled

We are especially interested in connecting if you…

Value diversity, equity and inclusion;

Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;

Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-deserving group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Medical Affairs of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. For applicants trained in the United States, please refer to our website here for more information on licensure pathways in Ontario.

*Caution* Applicants are encouraged to include one of the following statements in their cover letters or resumes:  

“Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or  

“No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

Contact:       Medical Affairs

Niagara Health

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 905-378-4647 ext. 44224

On behalf of:

                     Dr. Kevin Chan 

                     Chief of Staff, VP Medical Affairs

                     Dr. Victor Uwaifo

                     Chief of Mental Health & Addictions