Psychiatrist

Brockville General Hospital is currently seeking an exceptional candidate to join as a full-time, outpatient Psychiatrist. The successful applicant will join a dynamic group of professionals who value patient-centered care, learning and development opportunities, as well as a culture that synergizes teamwork with a commitment to excellence.

Brockville General Hospital is an estimated 172-bed hospital in the city of Brockville, which is 45-minutes from Kingston and an hour from Ottawa. Brockville General is the largest hospital in Lanark or Leeds and Grenville County, serving a catchment area of 250,000. Located in the beautiful Thousand Islands Region, we are the perfect place to practice and play.

Practice Profile

The practice environment includes a comprehensive mental health services program, a 22-bed Inpatient Unit, ECT, Outpatient Team, Crisis Team, Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT), community mental health and addictions programming, and coordinated access to regional mental health programs through a Central Intake Team. In addition, there is an opportunity for an academic appointment and participation in post graduate medical education through Queen’s University, Faculty of Medicine.

Reporting to the Chief of the Psychiatry Department, the Psychiatrist supports stabilization and treatment services for patients with acute mental illness, which includes:

· Providing patient-centred care to adults 16 years of age and older

· Participating in medical staff meetings and committees as required

· Ensuring medical practice is compatible with the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and strategic direction

· Participating in a culture of continuous quality improvement aligned to standards of excellence

· Participation in a one-in-six weekday / weekend on-call rotation

· Supporting a combination of adult inpatient, outpatient, and ECT services

· Mentoring medical learners and residents

Remuneration

A competitive renumeration package is available which includes a guaranteed $800 per day stipend plus fee-for-service, as well as HOCC. An estimated salary for a full-time position is in the range of $370-450K per annum.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent, be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Psychiatry) and have a fully unrestricted license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). In addition, the incumbent should possess great interdisciplinary collaboration skills and be willing to strive for excellence. Proficiency in English is required.

Application Details

Qualified applicants may email their curriculum vitae and cover letter to the attention of Dr. Moustafa Eid, Chief, Department of Psychiatry via our Medical Affairs Department. The email address is: Show email .