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The Saskatchewan Health Authority 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 be expected to provide leadership for the team in a collegial approach 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 (1 in 3) and travel to satellite clinics to provide services at least once a week as well as support to Yorkton Mental Health 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.
Job Qualifications
Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or have a valid letter of eligibility (not required if eligible for Ministerial License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan)
Licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) or be eligible for
A valid drivers license
Legal entitlement to work in Canada
Successful SHA credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
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
Company Operating Name: Saskatchewan Health Authority
Business Address: 808 Souris Valley Road, Weyburn, SK S4H 2Z9
Language of work: English
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
- Medical Council of Canada Examination (LMCC I and LMCC II)
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Specialization in Clinical Medicine
- Psychiatry