Nova Scotia Healthcare System·Halifax, Nova Scotia
Provide comprehensive and compassionate high-quality inpatient care for patients on general psychiatric units. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients are active participants in their own care.
Company Description The Department of Psychiatry of Dalhousie University and Mental Health and Addictions, Central Zone, NSHA has an opportunity for a family physician or internal medicine specialist to work on the general psychiatric units within the Mental Health Program in Halifax. The Halifax Regional Municipality, made up of several communities (including Halifax), has a reputation for friendliness and boasts a rich diversity of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities.
This is an opportunity in Mental Health Hospitalist Medicine. The position would involve a unique team approach to inpatient care where Mental Health Hospitalists provide comprehensive, compassionate high-quality care, which involves patients as active participants in their own care. All aspects of the position would require the physician to work with multi-disciplinary teams in an enthusiastic manner with the capacity for self-direction. This is a 0.95 FTE position, however, we welcome applications from individuals interested in working between 0.5 and 0.95 FTE, in addition to those seeking locum opportunity.
The successful applicant will have the following qualifications: Medical degree and current registration or eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia Possession of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) designation or equivalent, or eligibility to sit for the CFPC examination Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills Ability to maintain clear records of patient evaluations and clinical thought process Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships Must be eligible for medical staff privileges with the Nova Scotia Health Authority For information on licensure in Nova Scotia please consult the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia website at www.cpsns.ns.ca.
Application instructions: Please send your application with a current cv, cover letter and the names and addresses of three referees to Aleya MacNeil, Physician Resource Manager, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University: [email protected] Note: Please do not apply through this portal. All application materials should be sent directly to [email protected] All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, although Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Must hold a medical degree and be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. Requires CFPC designation or equivalent eligibility and the ability to obtain medical staff privileges with the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nova Scotia often reflect steady demand in child and adolescent services, especially where trauma-informed care and specialized assessment skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and direct clinical experience with younger patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of trauma-informed work before applying.