Nova Scotia Healthcare System·New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Provide inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction care for children and adolescents in Pictou County. Responsibilities include coordinating community-based care and providing emergency services in conjunction with the crisis 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.
Mental Health & Addictions services in New Glasgow is seeking a part-time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. This group provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction care to the catchment area of people living in Pictou County through a wide range of mental health and addiction services. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.
Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care. Provide direct clinical outpatient care Provide emergency medicine services in conjunction with our crisis team Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority. Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities. Expected Hours Permanent Part-Time (0.4 FTE) Ability to combine with additional part-time work in the Zone Call is required, shared amongst the group Remuneration $236.01 per hour Hourly Arrangement as per the Physician Agreement - Doctors Nova Scotia Incentives Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives View Incentive Details Here
Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more! Visit www.doctorsns.com for more information. Learn more about The Aberdeen Hospital https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/aberdeen-hospital
All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(RCPSC) All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS). Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.
Community Details New Glasgow has forged itself into the metropolitan hub of the Northumberland Shore. The town’s location on the East River made it an ideal launch point for ships that were once built here, a booming industry in days gone by. Today, the East River is a scenic backdrop for numerous multi-use trails that run alongside it. The town’s downtown area is characterized by well-preserved Victorian architecture, housing a mix of boutiques, cafes, and local shops. The town is surrounded by natural beauty offering outdoor activities like kayaking and scenic walks along the waterfront trails. https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/new-glasgow 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.
Candidates must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. Proof of coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association or an 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.