Psychiatrist - Mental Health Clinic

Horizon Health Network is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join our collegial and collaborative team in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.

Reporting to the Department Head of Psychiatry, the Geriatric Psychiatry Specialist will play a central role in assessing, diagnosing, and managing complex mental health conditions in older adults. This position offers a dynamic and meaningful opportunity for a clinician dedicated to enhancing outcomes for seniors through evidence?quality geriatric mental health services.

New Brunswick offers a safe and welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle and a true work-life balance, enriched by its diverse Indigenous, Anglophone, and Francophone heritage.

Horizon Health Network is the largest health authority in the region, employing dedicated professionals focused on delivering high-quality care. Our employees collaborate with community partners to provide accessible health programs and services to over half a million people through our 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities and clinics.

You'll also enjoy a lower cost of living and a close-knit, welcoming community.

The salary range is $385,258 – $425,835, plus fee-for-service billing opportunities, paid time off (including vacation and education leave), health and travel insurance benefits, sick benefits, and employer-paid contributions to our pension plan.

Our ideal candidate will collaborate with other Physicians, Nursing and other Allied medical staff in the following areas:

Geriatric psychiatry inpatient and outpatient care

Close collaboration with our outstanding Medicine colleagues including consultations to in-patient units

After-hours and weekend on-call coverage (paid stipend and fee-for-service billing)

Clinical supervision of medical students and residents

(other related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network.)

You have a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency) in the field of Geriatric Psychiatry.

You have experience in collaborative multidisciplinary Addiction and Mental Health care.

You have Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a valid license through New Brunswick College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB) and become a member of the NB Medical Society.

You practice medicine in a manner compatible with the Health Authority's mission, values, and strategic directions.

The physician must also meet continuing education requirements, adhere to departmental and health authority policies, comply with relevant legislation, and follow professional ethical standards set by regulatory bodies.

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