Psychiatrist - Locum

Job Description

The SHA is seeking a locum Psychiatrist to provide a generalized psychiatry service in Weyburn, SK and area December 1, 2023 to approximately June 30, 2024 or a portion thereof. Preference would be for 1 locum for the full duration but we are willing to consider shorter partial periods of availability as well.

The position provides an 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, psychologists, and addiction counselors. He or she 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. The position provides integrated mental health and addiction services including at a transitional house in Estevan for addiction, and day hospital in Weyburn.

Job Qualifications

• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) (or have a valid letter of eligibility)
• Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) (or be eligible for it)
• A valid driver's license
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Minimum of 3 acceptable references
• An acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
• 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

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. In addition, 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.

Please apply to this posting online with cover letter and curriculum vitae (including three references):

Employer: Saskatchewan Health Authority (former Sun Country Health Region)
Address: 808 Souris Valley Road, Weyburn, SK S4H 2Z9
Contact information: Kayla Brears, 306-620-6790, kayla.brears@saskhealthauthority.ca