• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnostic evaluations and risk assessments


• Diagnose and manage a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and trauma-related conditions


• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including pharmacotherapy and supportive psychotherapy within scope of practice


• Provide ongoing follow-up care and medication management


• Offer consultation and shared-care support to family physicians and other referring providers


• Collaborate with psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and other allied health professionals


• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential medical documentation in compliance with CPSO standards and organizational policies


• Participate in quality improvement, clinical governance, and patient safety initiatives as required

Requirements

• MD degree from an accredited medical school


• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Psychiatry


• Holding an independent licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)


• CMPA membership


• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and cooperative skills


• Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred; subspecialty interests welcomed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting psychiatric assessments, diagnosing and managing mental health conditions, and developing individualized treatment plans. Strong collaboration with healthcare professionals and adherence to CPSO standards are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• MD Degree


• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)


• Independent Licensure with CPSO


• Outpatient Psychiatry Experience


• Strong Clinical Judgment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Psychiatric Assessment


• Diagnostic Evaluation


• Risk Assessment


• Pharmacotherapy


• Supportive Psychotherapy


• Medication Management


• Individualized Treatment Plans


• Quality Improvement


• Clinical Governance


• Patient Safety Initiatives

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills


• Collaborative Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CMPA Membership

Industry Keywords

• Mental Health Conditions


• Mood Disorders


• Anxiety Disorders


• Psychotic Disorders


• Trauma-Related Conditions


• CPSO Standards


• Confidential Medical Documentation