This position is part of Recovery Alberta, supporting our ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services across the province.

Psychiatry – Concurrent Disorder Unit (PLC Unit 37)

Recovery Alberta is inviting applications for the position of Psychiatrist to work in a variety of Addiction Services programs.  The successful candidate will provide Psychiatric onsite services at the new Concurrent Disorder Unit in Calgary.

Approved in November 2025, the new CDU will provide inpatient care to individuals presenting with severe and persistent mental illness and severe substance use disorders. The goal of the CDU is to provide concurrent disorder treatment to individuals so that they may pursue recovery.

The successful candidate should be or apply for an Academic appointment with the University of Calgary Psychiatry Department and help with teaching Residents and students that come to the area.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Obtain and maintain a Recovery Alberta Medical Staff Appointment and appropriate privileges to provide the Services.
• Abide by the AHS Medical Staff Bylaws, the AHS Medical Staff Rules and AHS policies.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and initiatives undertaken within Recovery Alberta.
• Participate in relevant Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
• Contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with peers and care team colleagues in support of patient care

  Required Qualifications:

·       The successful applicant must hold an MD or its equivalence.

·       The successful applicant will preferably be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry.

·       Obtain and maintain a Recovery Alberta Medical Staff Appointment.

·       Recent and relevant experience (within the past 12 months) in all areas of practice required, as the Most Responsible Physician. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Part-time

   

• 2.0 FTE: Multiple positions with various FTE based on availability. An equitable portion of on-call inclusive of weekends and statutory holidays.
• Unit/Program: Concurrent Disorder Unit (PCU 37)
• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Secondary Specialty: Addiction
• Recruiting Organization: Recovery Alberta

• Sponsorship Eligible: No

   

• Posting Date: July 08, 2026
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Reporting Relationship:

The practitioner will report to the Dr. Sanjeev Billing, Clinical Medical Director, Concurrent Disorder Unit, Addiction Services.

Term:

Start July 2026

Deadline for submission of applications is 10 days; however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. 

Contact:

Interested candidates should apply to this posting on www.doctorjobsalberta.com.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Dr. Sanjeev Billing, Clinical Medical Director, Concurrent Disorder Unit, Addiction Services

Email: ***@recoveryalberta.ca (🔒 Premium)