Psychiatrist

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a team oriented Psychiatrist to provide a generalized psychiatry service in Weyburn, SK and area. The position provides opportunity to work in broad areas of psychiatry ranging from children and adolescents to a senior population. The psychiatrist will be part of the multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, social workers, and psychologists and addiction counselors. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership for the team in a collegial approach and be ready to work with external bodies as required. In addition to regular clinic, the psychiatrist will provide in-patient service, emergency coverage on a rotational basis (1 in 3) and travel to satellite clinics to provide services at least once a week as well as support to Yorkton Mental Health as needed. The position provides integrated mental health and addiction services including at a transitional house in Estevan for addiction, and day hospital in Weyburn.

Relocation Package

 The successful candidate may be eligible for (depending on program requirements and eligibility):

• The Psychiatry Recruitment and Retention Incentive which provides up to $200,000 over 5 years
• The Specialist Recruitment Incentive program, which provides $30,000 to an eligible specialist that establishes a practice for a minimum of thirty-six months in a Saskatchewan community. 
• The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $3,500 - $7,000
• Up to $25,000 relocation incentive

Job Qualifications

• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or have a valid letter of eligibility (not required if eligible for Ministerial License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan)
• Licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) or be eligible for
• A valid drivers license
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Successful SHA credentialing including but not limited to acceptable reference checks and criminal record check with vulnerable sector
• Experience providing generalist psychiatry services within a catchment model
• Demonstrable evidence in multidisciplinary approach of care/management
• Understanding of Saskatchewan provincial laws and regulations of commitment and release of the mentally ill under the Mental Health Services Act would be an asset

Benefits

The SMA provides members with various physician programs and benefits, each with its own criteria and features.

Additional Information

The Weyburn Mental Health Centre has a 10-bed in-patient unit. Extensive community services made up of Child and Youth, Adult and Addiction Services, long-term rehabilitation programs; residential and apartment supportive living programs, group and transitional homes in Weyburn for rehabilitation. Staffing includes mental health therapists, nursing (in-patient and community), social workers, addiction counselors and psychologists.

SHA supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Company Operating Name: Saskatchewan Health Authority

Business Address: 808 Souris Valley Road, Weyburn, SK S4H 2Z9

Language of Work: English

Contact information: Kayla Brears - 306-620-6790 Kayla.brears@saskhealthauthority.ca

For inquiries about licensure please contact:

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

Email: cpssinfo@cps.sk.ca

Phone: (306) 244-7355

Website: Registration Tabs Landing Page (cps.sk.ca)