Psychiatry Physician

Locum Psychiatrist
Mental Health & Addictions Program
Eastern Rural Zone

We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well‑being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health‑care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern‑Rural, Eastern‑Urban, Labrador‑Grenfell, and Western.

At NL Health Services, we believe that our people — employees, doctors and volunteers — make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

NL Health Services – Eastern Rural Zone invites expressions of interest for Locum Psychiatrists to join the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The purpose of this locum opportunity is to promote more efficient clinical service delivery and reduce waitlist times across the Eastern Rural Zone.

The locum psychiatrist will serve the areas of greatest need across the Eastern Rural Zone and is not limited to one specific region. This position reports to the Clinical Chief of Psychiatry, Eastern Rural Zone. Services may be delivered either virtually using an approved secure platform or in person. Clinic days are flexible and will be determined based on the clinical needs of the zone, with assessments typically running 9:00am–5:00pm.

This position may consist of multiple psychiatrists should more than one suitable applicant be identified.

The Eastern Rural Zone encompasses a broad and scenic region of Newfoundland, serving communities across the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas and beyond. Whether working virtually or traveling to sites across the zone, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on mental health care access in rural and underserved communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
• FRCPC (or equivalent) in Psychiatry
• Current Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) membership
• Eligible for licensure (full or provisional) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador ( )
• Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Work experience across a variety of psychiatric clinical areas considered a strong asset

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide full general psychiatric assessments (approximately one hour) to patients with a variety of primary psychiatric illness presentations, either virtually or in person
• Provide provisional and differential diagnoses and communicate findings clearly back to the referral source
• Provide detailed management plans in bio-psycho-social format and communicate these back to the referral source
• Typical assessment volume per clinic day will be either:
  — Two new full psychiatric assessments plus one follow-up from a previous locum assessment, or
  — One new full psychiatric assessment plus two to three follow-ups from a previous locum assessment
• Phone assessments may be used for follow-up sessions; initial assessments should be conducted virtually or in person
• Provide emergency virtual psychiatry on-call services to all locations within the Eastern Rural Zone for all ages
• Waitlist will be reviewed semi-annually; locum clinical duties may be paused if waitlist reaches a minimal level (50 or fewer patients)
• Support person- and family-centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

Locums are paid the daily locum rate as per the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

• Travel, accommodations, and rental car provided

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.