Homewood Health Centre·Guelph, Ontario
The Psychiatrist will be clinically responsible for assigned inpatients, managing admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, daily care, and discharge, including the management of psychiatric and concurrent substance use disorders.
Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.
A full-time opportunity for an adult in-patient Psychiatrist starting immediately.
You will be a part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team which includes psychology, mental health crisis nursing, social work, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, horticulture therapy and addiction services support.
This is a full-time position (35 hours weekly) and can be Salaried or Incorporated.
If you are looking for an organization that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!
Clinically responsible for assigned patients including admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, daily care, and discharge
Clinical care includes diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders, concurrent substance use disorders, including medication management, withdrawal management, and psychotherapeutic interventions
Provide ongoing supervision and management of clinical/patient care including daily rounds and sufficient individual assessments with the patient to ensure ongoing standards of patient care are met
Collaborate with other physicians, nursing staff and allied health professionals in providing optimal patient care within an interdisciplinary team
Complete documentation including admission history, mental status, diagnostic impression, treatment plan, weekly progress notes and finally, a comprehensive discharge summary of the highest quality to ensure the medical record is meaningful and useful and a treatment plan can be established by the team
Utilize electronic medical platforms such as Caseworks and BDM (training provided)
Provide clinical guidance to the program and to the admitting department for appropriate and timely referrals and admissions
Ensure best practice standards of clinical care are implemented and maintained
Support colleagues with patient coverage during physician absences (with NP support)
Complete and submit OHIP billings in a timely manner
Ability to provide ECT treatment to patients at the Homewood Health Centre once per month is an asset, but not required
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Why work with us?
Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!
As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
Candidates must possess specialist certification in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPS) or an equivalent, and be in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.