Adult Psychiatrist - Early Psychosis Intervention Program (Epip)

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)-Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan, Department of Psychiatry, seek an adult Psychiatrist to provide temporary support the Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPIP) for up to one year (January 2025 to December 2025). This position involves working closely with the EPIP team members, including Community Mental Health nurses, recreational therapist, occupational therapist, social workers, and psychologist to provide collaborative and optimal patient care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who are referred to the Early Psychosis Intervention Program. Responsibilities include attending weekly meetings, coordinating with team members, and providing direct patient care in collaboration with team members.

Position Details:Blended FFS and contract funding. Up to 69 contract sessions (1 session = 4 hours) are available (equivalent to 1.5 sessions per week for 46 weeks). The expected commitment is 2-3 days/week dedicated to EPIP (FFS and contract).

Compensation Details:$926 per session stipend plus fee for service.

Location of practice:Saskatoon

Language of work: English

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates will hold certification or be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry. In addition, the successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

Benefits

This is an independent contractor position therefore benefits are the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Additional Information

The City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 340,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.

Saskatchewan Health Authority -The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.

University of Saskatchewan- The beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus is located on the shores of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a vibrant cultural life. It is a research-intensive institution with 26,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Science Complex and two of the largest science projects in the country - the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization/International Vaccine. A users group is available for collaborative research with clinical faculty using the $173.5 million Canadian Light Source synchrotron, owned by the University of Saskatvhewan. The College of Medicine has an intake of 100 students per year with a commensurate number of positions for residency training.

To Apply - The SHA supports a shared commitment to a representative workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients and welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates, please submit your curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Email: amanda.lee@saskhealthauthority.ca