General Child & Youth Psychiatrist - Emergency Department

General Child & Youth Psychiatrist - Emergency Department (Transitional Unit) (Academic Center)

General Summary:

This prominent children's hospital in Ontario is seeking a General Child & Youth Psychiatrist - Emergency Department (Transitional Unit) to join their team. 

Our client, a 150-bed pediatric hospital in Ottawa, ON, Canada is looking for a child and adolescent psychiatrist to work on a four-bed short-stay Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The job is full-time and permanent and will lead to membership with their Psychiatry Associates. Options to combine the role with other clinical areas of work may be possible.

The General Child & Youth Psychiatrist will be a crucial member of the new Transitional Unit within the Emergency Department. This unit is designed to provide immediate psychiatric assessment, intervention, and short-term stabilization for children and adolescents facing acute mental health crises. As a Psychiatrist, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic and supportive approach to care.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• This position will be well remunerated in alignment with other psychiatry positions at this location.
• The position provides 6 weeks paid vacation;
• 2 weeks paid conference time and protected time for academic work, quality improvement, and education. 
• Annual financial support for continuing professional development and research grant support are available.
• Teaching and scholarly work are part of the position and are financially incentivized. 

Responsibilities:

• Rapid psychiatric assessments and triage of patients in crisis
• Develop and implement short-term treatment plans for patients requiring immediate intervention
• Collaborate with emergency medicine physicians, nurses, social workers, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals for ongoing care as needed
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of protocols for the Transitional Unit
• Participate in team discussions, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Medical degree and specialized training in Psychiatry
• Certification or eligibility from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (eligibility must be approved jurisdiction route only) or American Board Certified. American Board Certified Psychiatrists are eligible for an independent license
• Eligibility for licensure in Ontario and membership with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

Setting:

Located in the beautiful capital of Canada, Our client is part of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine hospital network. They are a pediatric health and research center dedicated to pioneering research, training the health care professionals of tomorrow, and providing outstanding family-centered patient care. The Mental Health Program is a national leader in innovative systems of mental health care.

Interested candidates please contact or send CV to:

Michelle Flynn, RPR

COO/ Physician Recruitment Consultant

CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc.

www.canamrecruiting.com

michelleflynn@canamrecruiting.ca