WELL Health Technologies Corp·High River, Alberta
The Psychiatrist provides specialized mental health services including the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders and substance-use concerns. Responsibilities include managing medications, performing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Entity: WELL Health Clinic Network Inc
Position Title: Psychiatrist
Position Class: Full-time
WELL Health Technologies is an innovative technology-enabled healthcare company whose overarching objective is to positively impact health outcomes by leveraging technology to empower and support healthcare practitioners and their patients and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WELL." As the largest clinic network in Canada, operating under the WELL Health Clinic Network brand, we currently have 220+ clinics across the country.
Our team includes over 3,400 WELL Care Providers, facilitating more than 4.2 million patient interactions each year.
Our clinics offer a diverse range of services, including walk-in appointments, family medicine, internal medicine, Kinesiology, sleep apnea treatment, botox procedures, and women’s health services.
The company has built a comprehensive practitioner enablement platform which includes digital Electronic Medical Records (EMR), practice management software, practitioner enablement tools, telehealth platforms, digital health apps that extend the features of EMRs, billing and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions, patient engagement technologies, clinic optimization tools, data protection solutions and more.
The platform empowers healthcare providers with digital healthcare products, tools, and services designed to enhance the delivery of care, and improve their patients’ healthcare experience and health outcomes.
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The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing specialized medical services related to mental health, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychiatric disorders, emotional and behavioural conditions, and substance-use concerns. The Physician delivers care in outpatient clinical settings and, where authorized, inpatient, hospital consultation, emergency, and virtual care environments, in accordance with provincial legislation, College standards, and evidence-based medical practice. Possession of an additional subspecialty or fellowship training (e.g., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Addictions Psychiatry, or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry) is considered a significant asset.
Examine patients and obtain comprehensive medical and psychiatric histories to assess mental health status, risk, functioning, and treatment needs.
Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, behavioural, and substance-use disorders and related medical or psychosocial concerns.
Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients, including assessment, treatment planning, medication management, and crisis or risk management.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic investigations and assessments, including laboratory investigations, mental status examinations, rating scales, and relevant medical records.
Prescribe, administer, and monitor medications and other therapeutic treatments in accordance with accepted medical practice.
Develop and implement individualized treatment and follow-up plans for psychiatric conditions and mental health concerns.
Provide specialist consultations and medical opinions to referring physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic psychiatric interventions, including psychotherapy, crisis interventions, capacity or risk assessments, and medication management, where clinically appropriate and authorized.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans, medications, or therapeutic interventions as required.
Maintain complete and accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards.
Educate patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, medication effects and risks, crisis planning, and preventive care.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including family physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, therapists, and community mental health providers.
Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards of the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and continuing professional development activities.
Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
Completion of an approved residency program in Psychiatry.
Certification or eligibility for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC).
Licensure or eligibility for licensure with the applicable provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Completion of accredited subspecialty or fellowship training is strongly desired but not mandatory.
Membership in good standing with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
This is a Fee for Service position, average income range for this position in the province is between 250,000$ and 400,000$.
WELL, is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome and celebrate the diversity of applicants and team members across ability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and lived experience. We strive to create an environment where differences are valued and contribute to our collective success – this is the WELL Way.
This recruitment process uses automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to help review applications. Qualified human decision-makers review these results and make all final hiring decisions.
WELL has been independently certified as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute® Canada. This recognition reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture rooted in trust, inclusivity, and employee well-being. It also aligns with our Healthy Place to Work pillar and the priorities outlined in our annual Sustainability Impact Report [https://well.company/sustainability-impact-report/#esg-heart].
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Candidates must hold a medical degree, complete a residency in Psychiatry, and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Licensure with the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons and membership with the CMPA are required.
Market context
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