Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Markham Stouffville Hospital

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• If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.
• Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
• Who you are: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills The Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Markham Stouffville Hospital, is currently recruiting for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. The successful candidate will be a contributing member of the Division and Department, working with a committed, supportive, and collegial group dedicated to providing high quality clinical care in a community hospital setting. The successful candidate will be working in a multidisciplinary outpatient child and adolescent mental health clinic, providing consultation and acute follow-up for patients referred by family physicians and from our emergency room. The successful candidate will also share in providing on-call services for the Department of Psychiatry. As our department grows, future expansion plans include a child and adolescent inpatient unit. Hence, competency and willingness to work in an inpatient setting will be considered as a strong asset.
• Qualifications/Experience: License or eligibility to practice independently in Ontario from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) Psychiatrist Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent Subspecialty Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent (fellows are encouraged to apply) All interested and qualified physicians are encouraged to send a submission of interest and CV as soon as possible for consideration and ideally no later than March 29, 2026. Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. Submissions can be sent to Trevor Whyte, Manager, Medical Administration at trwhyte@oakvalleyhealth.ca.
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• Schedule: Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

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• Who we are: Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources. We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB. Oak Valley Health is one of Ontarioʼs leading community health care organizations. Across our two hospitals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and Uxbridge Hospital, as well as our Reactivation Care Centre, we deliver safe, high-quality care to more than 441,000 patients annually through diagnostic and emergency care services, clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and childrenʼs services. Oak Valley Health is proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team. With over 600 professional staff, over 3,300 dedicated staff, and more than 900 active volunteers, we are committed to celebrating our people, fostering connections, and driving innovative growth. We provide integrated care for healthier communities and deliver an extraordinary patient experience through our honoured to care culture to residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge, and beyond.