Psychiatrist - HART Hub Brampton

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is partnering with agencies in the Peel Region to offer services at the Brampton-based Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.

We are currently seeking a part‑time Psychiatrist (external independent contractor) for a one‑year contract at the HART Hub Brampton. The selected Psychiatrist will provide consultation to the multidisciplinary team, attend weekly clinics, and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary treatment plans.

The Psychiatrist will provide three days of service a week: two days of client visitation clinics (seeing clients directly and billing OHIP) and one day of team meetings and consultation. Clinic days and team meetings will be on site; the schedule will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate.

What You Will Do

• Attend client visitation clinics in‑person two days per week at the HART Hub Brampton, and one day per week of team meeting and consultation. Schedule to be determined in consultation with the successful candidate. As this program is a new initiative, the psychiatrist will be required to attend on site, but options for hybrid work can be explored in the future.
• Develop interdisciplinary treatment plans for clients in collaboration with client, family, and treatment team members; monitor and revise plans as appropriate during the course of the treatment.
• Provide timely clinical notes for all consultation and follow‑up sessions.
• Maintain communication with the HART Hub Brampton multidisciplinary team between site visits on issues requiring attention that is more urgent.
• Help to coordinate successful transitions to primary care and/or community psychiatrists for ongoing care.
• Stay current on relevant legislation and best practices, current research, policies, and procedures.
• Proficient with the use of various software applications and data entry.

What You Need to Join Our Team

• 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 member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association or equivalent malpractice coverage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
• Experience working with culturally diverse and marginalized populations.
• Commitment to patient‑centered care.
• A demonstrated ability to apply the cultural formulation to assessment and diagnosis.
• Have experience in working with individuals impacted by mental illness, addiction and substance use, and homelessness.
• Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and evidence of an understanding of the importance of partnerships and collaboration.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with diverse groups as well as an understanding of social determinants of health and impact on vulnerable communities.
• Skilled at engaging in matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse community, excellent judgement, and discretion; ability to operate in a culturally sensitive and anti‑oppressive framework.
• Working knowledge and/or an understanding of various disciplines; including but not exclusive of mental health, substance abuse, harm reduction, newcomer challenges and barriers faced by those in marginalized populations.
• Fluency in a language reflecting the diversity of the Peel‑Dufferin region, including French, is a definite asset.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile in good repair and insurance coverage as required by organizational policy.
• Satisfactory police records search and vulnerable sector screening.
• Required immunization(s) and/or administered vaccine(s) as per CMHA Peel Dufferin's Immunization Program Policy.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We encourage applications from members of historically disadvantaged and marginalized groups, including but not limited to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno‑racial communities, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender‑diverse people, low‑income communities and those with personal lived or living experience navigating mental health, substance use and/or addiction challenges.