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Child Psychiatrist - Red Deer Full-time Job

1 year ago   Doctor / Physician   Camrose   90 views
Job Details

Alberta Health Services invites applications for the position of a Child Psychiatrist within the department of Mental Health for Central Zone Children's Services.

The Child Psychiatrist will provide consulting and follow-up services to the Community Mental Health clinics in rural communities across the Central Zone, including the Drumheller, Wainwright, and Camrose areas.

The successful candidate will provide a scope of practice that includes outpatient clinical support including face-to-face and telehealth consulting and ongoing support for outlying areas. Support for Mental Health Programs throughout Central Zone is expected.

Candidates require recent and relevant experience in all scopes of practice to be performed.

All physicians who wish to practice in Alberta must hold a valid and relevant license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, or a valid Notification of Eligibility Letter from the CPSA.

Required Additional Desired Competencies

  • Recent experience (within the last 12 months) of independent practice where the physician has been the Most Responsible Physician for a wide range of patients.
  • Experience within the past 24 months being responsible for after hours inpatient care.

Recommended

  • Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada Certification (RCPSC)
Additional Information
  • Position Classification: Full-time
  • FTE: 1
  • Department: Mental Health
  • Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
  • Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
  • Compensation: This Position is Fee For ServiceOn Call Stipend Physicians are remunerated for being on call.Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Compensation Programs AMA Membership compensation programs are under review and may be subject to change.
  • Posting Date: Apr 1, 2022
Company Description
Albertas health care system is one of the best in the world and physicians in Alberta experience a variety of challenging and rewarding opportunities while also enjoying a high standard of living. Whether you are interested in practicing in a large hospital in an urban centre or a small community clinic in a rural area, Alberta offers plenty of choices to suit your skills and interests.
General Practitioners and Family Physicians are licensed health care professionals and are educated in the general practice, with opportunities to focus their practice in specialized areas.
Specialist physicians are trained and certified to provide patient care within a specific discipline. They also act as consultants to other physicians; perform surgery and supervise surgical procedures; and may conduct research on the nature, cause and development of diseases.