Psychiatrist

Position Title: PsychiatristDivision: ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT)Job Status: Part-Time or Full-TimeSalary : Competitive Rates with 17% OverheadJob Reports to: Executive DirectorLocation: 100 Marie-Curie Private #300ByWard Family Health (BWFHT), formerly University of Ottawa Health Services (UOHS), offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialized health care services. We are committed to delivering timely, quality, and collaborative assessment, treatment, and health promotion, in a supportive and caring environment that is open and transparent to social, ethnic, and income factors.JOB SUMMARY:We are looking for an experienced psychiatrist to join our dynamic mental health team. The psychiatrist will focus on identifying and treating mental disorders by using a combination of biological, psychological and social treatment modalities. The incumbent will provide safe, quality, and compassionate patient and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the ByWard Family Health Team.RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct initial patient assessments and take detailed medical histories by evaluating their emotional, behavioural, and mental state through discussion, observation, and analysisDiagnose, treat, and help prevent psychiatric disorders based on symptoms and prior medical treatmentTreat psychiatric conditions using a conservative approach, which should include CBTExplain treatment plans to patients (and to their parents or guardians) and provide an individualized and/or familial treatment planEmphasis of treatment would include working individually with a patient using a variety of management, rehabilitative and psychotherapeutic techniquesMay act as consultants to other physicians by working with psychologists, social workers or mental health workers to identify factors that contribute to mental health problems in a community and design preventative programsESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Registered with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and Canadian Psychiatric AssociationMedical Degree with specialization in PsychiatryKnowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniquesExperience providing psychiatric care to patients of all agesKnowledge of medication appropriate for both children and adults and their side-effectsFamiliarity with EMR/CHR systemsExcellent communication skillsBilingual (French/English) is an assetACCOUNTABILITYStaff are expected to work in a professional manner, demonstrating above average qualities such as courtesy, tact, and judgment with respect to patients, fellow colleagues, and professionals. All staff are expected to work in parallel with the organization’s confidentiality agreement. As a member of our team, you are responsible for bringing issues that affect the smooth operation of the organization, to the attention of your immediate supervisor. It is your responsibility to be up to date with all organizational communication.CLOSING DATE: Until the position is filledPlease apply online. We thank all applicants for applying; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.ByWard Family Health Team is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 613-763-5859 ext. 365 and specify the nature of your accommodation request.