Homewood Health Centre·Guelph, Ontario
The psychiatrist will provide clinical care for patients in the IMAAC and TSICP programs, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient-centered care and complete all necessary clinical documentation.
A full‑time opportunity for a Psychiatrist working equally across the Integrated Mood, Anxiety and Addictions Concurrent Program (IMAAC) and the Traumatic Stress Injury and Concurrent Program (TSICP), starting immediately. This position is within Homewood Specialized Services.
Both programs are delivered on‑site at the Homewood Health Centre in Guelph in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, supported by nursing, social work, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, psychotherapy, psychology, and expressive therapies. In this role, you will be responsible for the clinical psychiatric care of patients as they progress through structured, evidence‑based treatment programs designed to support mood, anxiety, addiction, and trauma‑related conditions.
If you are looking for an organization that values clinical excellence, interprofessional collaboration, and meaningful patient outcomes, you will thrive here.
The Integrated Mood, Anxiety and Addictions Concurrent Program (IMAAC) provides a structured, evidence‑based inpatient treatment experience for adults living with mood or anxiety disorders, with or without concurrent substance use. Over a 9‑week stay, patients receive comprehensive psychiatric and clinical care supported by cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, peer recovery groups, addiction programming, and expressive therapies. The program is designed to support stabilization, develop skills for managing symptoms and emotions, and build resilience, while offering coordinated medical, clinical and therapeutic interventions throughout the treatment journey
The Traumatic Stress Injury and Concurrent Program (TSICP) is a 9‑week, trauma‑focused inpatient program for adults who have experienced traumatic events and may also be living with concurrent substance use or mental health conditions. Treatment is grounded in trauma‑informed care and includes cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, addiction‑specific programming as required, expressive therapies, and structured peer support. TSICP provides a safe and supportive therapeutic environment designed to help individuals address the physical, psychological and social impacts of trauma, promote recovery, and strengthen long‑term coping and wellness
Clinically responsible for assigned IMAAC and TSICP patients including admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, referral, daily care, and discharge.
Diagnosis and management of complex psychiatric disorders including mood, anxiety, trauma‑related and concurrent substance use conditions.
Medication management, ongoing risk assessment, and collaboration on psychotherapeutic and behavioural interventions.
Referral to Interventional Psychiatry Services (ECT, rTMS, ketamine infusion) when appropriate.
Provide daily rounds and sufficient 1:1 assessments with patients to ensure high standards of clinical care are consistently met.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members across both programs to support coordinated, patient‑centered care.
Complete all documentation including admission history, mental status exam, diagnostic impressions, treatment plans, weekly progress notes, and comprehensive discharge summaries.
Utilize electronic medical platforms such as Caseworks and BDM (training provided).
Provide clinical guidance to program leads and the admitting department to support appropriate and timely referrals and admissions.
Ensure best practice standards of clinical care are implemented and maintained across both services.
Support colleagues with patient coverage during physician absences (with NP support).
Complete and submit OHIP billings in a timely manner.
Liaise with third‑party referrers (VAC, WSIB) as needed to support continuity of care.
The role requires a qualified psychiatrist to manage complex psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. Candidates must be capable of working in an interdisciplinary environment and maintaining clinical best practices.
Market context
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