child and adolescent psychiatrist

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Willing to relocate
• Private practice
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders
• May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods
• Prescribe medication and treatment
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders
• Treat psychiatric disorders
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Specialization in clinical medicine

• Psychiatry

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• On call
• Day