Nova Scotia Healthcare System·Kentville, Nova Scotia
Provide psychiatric care to adults in a day hospital and community outpatient setting. Participate in program development, clinical consultations, and teaching activities within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Company Description Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Valley Regional Hospital is seeking a full-time adult psychiatrist to join the day hospital on a 0.5 full time equivalency (FTE) basis as well as work 0.5 FTE in the community adult outpatient services. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative community adult outpatient team as well as provide psychiatric care along with social worker, occupational therapist, recreation therapy and nurses in the Valley Day Hospital. The psychiatry service supports rural satellite clinics for mental health and addictions, seniors mental health, community outreach teams, clozapine, and depot clinics, consult services for adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, consultation with medical units and emergency departments and full Child and Adolescent Clinical Services. This is a cohesive team with members from diverse backgrounds dedicated to providing quality care. Learn more about Valley Regional Hospital
provide care to patients over the age of 19 who need psychiatric care but don't need to stay overnight in an acute care unit participate in program development offer consultations to other physicians and rural clinics contribute to and participate in teaching programs and activities contribute to and participate in other administrative responsibilities as assigned provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care. Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities Responsible to the Zone Psychiatry Department Head for their professional responsibilities and quality of practice Expected Hours Permanent Full-Time Remuneration $350,000 - 400,000 Incentives Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives designed to relieve some of the pressure, cost, and difficulty that comes with relocation. View Incentive Details Here
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, and more! Visit www.doctorsns.com for more information.
All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(RCPSC) Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.
Community Details In the heart of the Annapolis Valley, Kentville is a vibrant town known for its agricultural heritage, community events and scenic surroundings. As the largest town in Kings County, Kentville serves as a hub for the surrounding communities, providing essential services, healthcare facilities and educational institutions. The town’s vibrant and charming downtown core features a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities, with local shops, cafes and restaurants creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The town is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including orchards, vineyards and Minas Basin. Learn more about Kentville! Practicing in Nova Scotia Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine. Building a Diverse Workforce The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.
Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Professional coverage with the CMPA or an equivalent alternative is required.
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.