Psychiatrist
contract•Halifax
About this role
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Psychiatrist
Status: Independent Contractor
FTE: Flexible (1-4 days per week)
Vacancies: Multiple
Location: This is a general posting for anywhere across Canada
ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE
The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.
We have an opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our innovative, purpose-driven, and multi-disciplinary clinical teams across Canada.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Psychiatrist plays an integral role in the multidisciplinary team of The Newly Institute, with close involvement in each stage of client care. Psychiatrists provide initial assessments to our diverse referral sources including private clients, long-term disability providers, workers’ compensation organizations, and more. The Psychiatric assessment will provide recommendations on programming at The Newly Institute, while providing input on medication optimization and insight on treatment targets.
Psychiatrists take part in routine case rounds while providing follow-up care during treatment. When on-site, Psychiatry has the unique opportunity to facilitate reflection and integration with clients taking part in ketamine treatment. At the end of the program, the Psychiatrist will see clients for discharge assessment, and recommendations.
WHAT YOU BRING
Education
- A Doctor of Medicine (MD) medical degree is required.
Professional Registration/Designation
- Eligibility for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry is required.
- Eligibility for licensure with the applicable provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons is required.
Background Check
Contracts are conditional, subject to clear police background check, inclusive of vulnerable sector check.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family/marital statuses, and physical and mental disabilities. Our practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email [email protected].
APPLICATION CLOSING
The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What you'll do
- The Psychiatrist provides initial assessments and recommendations for programming at The Newly Institute, while also participating in routine case rounds and follow-up care. They play a key role in client care, including discharge assessments.
About The Newly
A Brighter Future for Mental Health. The Newly Institute aims to operate the largest and most advanced network of medically-assisted psychotherapy clinics in Canada.
We believe that mental health treatment is in drastic need of a paradigm shift, and our practice was founded to provide long-lasting change within this industry, our community, and with our patients.
We believe that together we can create a brighter future for mental health in this country and in time, the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Psychiatrist do at The Newly?
As a Psychiatrist at The Newly, you will: the Psychiatrist provides initial assessments and recommendations for programming at The Newly Institute, while also participating in routine case rounds and follow-up care. They play a key role in client care, including discharge assessments..
Is the Psychiatrist position at The Newly remote?
The Psychiatrist position at The Newly is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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