Why work for CMHA York Region?We deliver quality mental health and addictions services that promote recovery and health, and end stigma.Our Values:Responsive to the needs of our clients, their families, and our communitiesRespectful in how we meet the needs of our clients and staff in each interactionCommitted to delivering the highest quality of care, every timeInnovative in our approach to meeting our clients' and communities' needsInclusive in how we work and serve our clientsTeam Values:We create belongingWe build betterAbout the opportunityAs a member of the multidisciplinary team, the psychiatrist will assist the Program Manager with the monitoring of client treatment and clinical services. The psychiatrist will provide psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment; relevant education and training to the team; participate in program development; development of treatment plans; supervision of medication; and psychiatric and medical treatment policies and procedures. The primary focus of the position will be delivery of service to the clients both within and outside the office.Our ideal candidate is a passionate clinician looking to take their career to the next level.Part time hours10-14 hours per week which includes work being done remotely and in-person.Feesto be discussed/negotiated with the Manager, People and Teams.Scope of WorkWill provide psychiatric services to the Assertive Community Transition Teams in office or in the community in collaboration with CMHA staff.This includes the following:Support on site, in person at any of the following offices: Vaughan Office (8271 Keele Street, Vaughan, ON L4K 1Z1), Markham Office (3601 Highway 7, Markham ON L3R 0M3), Alliston Office 35 (Victoria St E, Alliston ON L9R 1T3).Work to be done remotely/virtual/by phone for support of clients and team members.Will be available for after hour telephone consultation,



emergency and crisis consultation and facilitation of admission to hospital as requiredProvide psychiatric services to clients of the program both at the office as well as in the communityConduct psychiatric assessment including psychiatric history, course of illness, response to treatment, mental status examination, diagnoses and present assessment results at team meetings and treatment planning meetingsAssist with the comprehensive assessment including physical health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living and family structure and relationshipsAttend weekly clinical meetings on scheduled day(s)Collaborate with the nursing team in assessment of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinating medical treatments with psychiatric treatmentPrescribe psychotropic medications and conduct regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects and educate clients regarding psychotropic medications and side effectsProvide or assist team members in the provision of support, education, and counseling to family members of clients to help them become knowledgeable about mental illness, so that they can collaborate in the treatment process, and assist in their family member's progressInitiate and facilitate admission to hospital and be involved either directly or indirectly through regular communication and consultation with the attending psychiatrist, visit client in the hospital if necessary; and along with other team members, collaborate with the inpatient staff in planning and implementing treatment and discharge plansCreate and maintain current client records. Will provide documentation on the following:



psychiatric assessments; progress notes; and consultation and discharge notes and place these in the client file or input on CRMS as requiredAttendance at meetings and training will be at the discretion of the Program ManagerRequirementsMust be in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons in OntarioMember of Ontario Medical AssociationDoctoral Degree (required)Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills as proven based on previous experience in a similar roleExperience working with Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT), using the Recovery ApproachAffiliation with a hospital would be preferred but not requiredAbility and desire to work independently & collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team, ultimately keeping the client's goals in mindCharismatic and able to empower patients to make positive choicesSolid communication & interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and self-motivated natureWarm, approachable and client-centered professionalJob Type: Consultant – Service AgreementThis is an existing vacancyDisclaimerIn keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.Equity and inclusionCMHA-YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles to employment for marginalized communities. CMHA-YRSS supports the journey to mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness. In acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:Racialized PersonsPersons living with DisabilitiesWhile we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Psychiatrist (Vaughan)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association | York Region & South Simcoe
📍 Vaughan