Psychiatrist

Our federal government client require the services of a licensed Psychiatrist to support offenders released in the Community and still under the care and responsibility of the institution. 

Location of work: St. John's Newfoundland

Tasks (including but not limited to):

• Assess and treat individual offenders;
• Participate in discharge and release planning as requested;
• Provide consultation to other health care providers to ensure continuity of care. This includes providing consultation to community mental health service providers and the prescribing physician if the offender is residing in the community;
• Provide consultation and advice on mental health services to the mental health team and institutional management as requested;
• Provide educational sessions as requested;
• Participate in meetings including Health Professional Advisory Committees, case conferences and other related activities as requested;

Experience required:

• Hold a current license in good standing to practice psychiatry from the provincial licensing body for physicians and surgeons in the province where services are to be provided
• Minimum of 2 year of experience providing psychiatric care 
• Considered an asset: providing psychiatric care (both assessment and treatment) to offenders within a correctional facility or community corrections at the provincial or federal level

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.