Position Summary

Full service psychiatry consultant position for a 23 bed Schedule One Facility. Working collaboratively with a highly involved group of family physicians in an established community mental health program and with community agencies. Assessment and treatment of mental illnesses through multiple modalities, including psychotherapy, ECT, hospitalization, and medication. Teaching opportunities exist on an ongoing basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

On-Call:

• Provision of on-call services based at OSMH (1 in 4) with support from mental health hospitalists and crisis intervention staff

In-Patient:

• Consultation for OSMH credentialed staff and regional partners

• Participation and cooperation as a contributing team member.

Out-Patient:

• Provision of out-patient consultations.

REMUNERATION:

• Fee for Service

• HOCC for on-call

• Sessional funding

• Stipend Funding

• Office/Billing/Secretary

Qualifications

Education:

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) unrestricted license that allows the physician to fulfil the requirements of this position.

• Fellowship or Certification in Psychiatry recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

American-Trained Physicians – Fast-Track Your Move to Ontario:

- Ontario now offers streamlined licensing pathways

- No additional exams or certification required if you’re AB certified

- Start independent practice faster than ever

Experience:

• Previous psychiatry experience preferred.