Adult Psychiatrist – Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPIP)

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Adult Psychiatrist – Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPIP)

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Enjoy a high standard of living with low housing costs and short commutes when you live and work as an Adult Psychiatrist in Saskatchewan, the sunniest province in Canada.Job DescriptionThe 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 DetailsBlended Fee-for-service 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).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.Physicians may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate and post-graduate education at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The USask 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. USask is a research-intensive institution with 22,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, and a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. It is home to the newly constructed Academic Health Sciences 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 Centre. 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 Saskatchewan.Job QualificationsSuccessful candidates will hold certification or be eligible for certification with the in Psychiatry. In addition, the successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the .BenefitsVisit the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA) website for potential incentives and programs:Community Description: Saskatoon
Saskatchewan’s largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is 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.To learn more about our province and communities, please visit the following sites:CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

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Location

Saskatoon, SK

Job date

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:39:53 GMT

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