Psychiatrist

Job Description

The is seeking a team oriented Psychiatrist to provide a generalized psychiatry service in Weyburn, SK and area. The position provides opportunity to work in broad areas of psychiatry ranging from children and adolescents to a senior population. The psychiatrist will be part of the multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, social workers, and psychologists and addiction counselors. The candidate will provide leadership for the team in a collegial manner and be ready to work with external bodies as required. In addition to regular clinic, the psychiatrist will provide in-patient service, emergency coverage on a rotational basis and travel to satellite clinics to provide services at least once a week as well as support other sites as needed. The position provides integrated mental health and addiction services including at a transitional house in Estevan for addiction, and day hospital in Weyburn.

Relocation Package

The successful candidate may be eligible for (depending on program requirements and eligibility):

• The Incentive which provides up to $200,000 over 5 years
• The , which provides $30,000 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community.
• The , which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year
• Up to $25,000 relocation incentive

Job Qualifications

• Certification with the or have a valid letter of eligibility (Not required if eligible for Ministerial License with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan)
• Licensure with the or be eligible for
• Coverage with the
• A valid drivers license
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Acceptable references
• An acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
• Experience providing Generalist Psychiatry services within a catchment model
• Demonstrable evidence in multidisciplinary approach of care/management
• Understanding of Saskatchewan provincial laws and regulations of commitment and release of the mentally ill under the Mental Health Services Act would be an asset
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Benefits

The SMA provides members with various , each with its own criteria and features.