Staff Psychiatrist

POSITION: Staff Psychiatrist                                                                                                   

PROGRAM: Individual and Family Services

POSITION DETAILS:  Full-time- Negotiable, 12 Mth. Contract (Possibility of Ext.), Primarily Jarvis Site, but occasionally at Sheppard Site

COMPETITION: 21-015

SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health is a child and youth mental health centre integrated with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). We are located in the northwest area in the City of Toronto, on Sheppard Ave. West and downtown on Jarvis St. We offer a range of in-person and virtual mental health services for children and youth (infancy to 18) and their families, from prevention and early intervention through assessment, counselling and therapy and intensive services. We are also connected to the continuum of mental health services for children and youth supported by SickKids: the Brain and Mental Health Program, the SickKids TeleLink Mental Health Program, the SickKids CCMH Learning Institute and our online resources through AboutKidsHealth. Find out more about SickKids CCMH.

We are seeking experienced psychiatrists with 2 years’ training in child/adolescent mental health to fill an exciting opportunity with the Individual and Family Services department. The successful incumbent will be part of an interdisciplinary team and have access to experts within the field, training opportunities, and career growth. The successful incumbent will provide both direct and indirect mental health services, including psychiatric assessments, individual, family, and/or group treatment, medication trials, and consultation to our allied health professionals/teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Mental Health Assessments (MHA’s) for the General Out-patient (Individual and Family) Psychiatry Programs as requested.
• Provide short-term assessment follow-up as required, to ensure implementation of the recommendations.
• Provide indirect consultation to the General Out-patient (Jarvis) team regarding their cases.  Offer psychiatric input to formulation, treatment planning, and support of allied health professionals.
• Be a member of the multi-disciplinary Child/Adolescent Assessment Team (CAAT-J) at Jarvis.
• Carry a defined treatment case load of individual, family, or group therapy and medication trials.
• Collaborate with collaterals as required. (e.g., schools, family doctors, pediatricians, etc.)
• Complete all client documentation in a timely and succinct manner, in keeping with professional and Agency requirements.
• Supervise residents and Fellows as required.
• Teach medical students as required.
• Attends Medical Staff meetings and other committees as required, to contribute to the Centre’s academic and quality improvement mandate.
• May engage in Research that is aligned with the Agency’s Strategic Plan.

Other:

• Complies with the organization’s vision, policies and procedures
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management
• Flexibility in providing in-person (across sites) and virtual service

Qualifications:

• This position requires a Medical Degree (M.D.) and Fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCP).
• Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is required, along with proof of being a member in good standing, and having an Independent or Academic License.
• Completion of 2 years’ training in child/adolescent psychiatry or credentialing by the Sub-Specialty Committee of the Royal College is required.
• Evidence of malpractice insurance coverage (e.g., CMPA) is required.
• Clearance via a Vulnerable Sector screen is required.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision of residents, medical students, and allied health students is preferred.
• Having a Faculty appointment in the Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, or being eligible for such, is a requirement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with diverse, marginalized, and racialized populations, as well as trauma-informed models of care.

Mandate Requirements:

As a health care centre, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff.  As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our clients, families and our staff.  Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon proof of full vaccination with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date. Should there be an exemption of vaccination based on a medical, or human rights reason, proof will need to be provided, in addition to participation in regular COVID-19 testing based on exposure risk as well as participation in vaccine education. All offers of employment are conditional on meeting these minimum requirements, failure to comply will lead to offer of employment being immediately rescinded.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to: 

Human Resources – SickKids CCMH

FAX:  (416) -633-7141   E-mail: hrrecruiting@sickkidscmh.ca

In the subject line of email, please quote the: competition number, position title and where you learned about this opportunity

We are seeking applicants internally and externally

CCMH at SickKids is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to diversity and value inclusion. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, people with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and persons of all genders and sexual orientations.

The Centre views diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence as essential pieces of an integrated whole that sustain our organization and guides our interaction within our diverse communities.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process to job applicants with disabilities.