Consultant Psychiatrist for CAP & & CAAMHPP Specialized Service

This is a 1.00 FTE position.

Psychiatry Consultation Service (CAP)

• This physician will work in collaboration with the clinical medical director of specialized services and the manager.
• The main working area will be CAP clinic but other specific clinics at RRDTC may be assigned and re-assigned by the section chief in consultation with the physician and director CAAMHPP. The work may include:
• Psychiatric Assessments for patients as required.
• Psychiatric follow up on a regular basis after admission (or acceptance) to the outpatient clinics as per best practice guidelines developed by Child and Adolescent Addictions and Psychiatry Program (CAAMHPP), Calgary Zone.
• Prompt urgent electronic charting is expected.
• Working closely with the dyad partner to ensure system demands are adequately met on a timely fashion.
• Physician must be well versed with electronic health record systems (Connect Care and Netcare.)
• Ensuring the completion of documentation on time for expedited transfers within and discharges from the services.
• Providing teaching opportunities to Child and Youth Psychiatric Specialty trainees, Psychiatry residents and medical students if present.

Qualifications:

• FRCPC with accredited training in Child Psychiatry will be preferred. Equivalent qualification is acceptable. The applicant must have adequate training in Child Psychiatry for a minimum period of 12 months in addition to the core Psychiatry training.
• Expert knowledge of commonly presenting psychiatric disorders and somatization disorders (for CL and Somatic Clinic).
• Ability to manage a broad range of psychiatric medications.
• Expert knowledge and skills in the application of CBT, DBT, and/or other relevant psychotherapies for mood, anxiety and/or psychotic disorders in both 1:1 and group therapy settings.
• Experience working with families.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary settings.
• Willingness to engage in initiatives for betterment of mental health services for children and their families.
• Willingness to work closely with dyad partners, management partners to address system issues.
• Knowledge and management of concurrent disorders in a clinical setting.
• A clear understanding of recovery orientated practice.
• Interest and experience in medical education with a focus on resident training.
• Ability to provide patient care virtually, in person, and/or in a blended format.
• The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• The candidate must read, write and speak English.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
• Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Full-time
• FTE: 1
• Unit and Program: Psychiatry
• Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Recruiting Organization: Recovery Alberta
• Sponsorship Eligible: No
• Compensation: Gross earnings from fee for service would be anticipated at approximately $360,000.00 per annum.
• Specialist On Call: On call approximately once per month.
• The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org.
• Community Info: NA
• Posting Date: Jan 24, 2025
• Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
• Target Start Date: Mar 1, 2025