Locum Adult Psychiatrist - University of Alberta Hospital
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- Psychiatry
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- MED00055D Requisition #
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- 20 hours ago Post Date
Description:
Recovery Alberta is inviting applications from psychiatrists with expertise in Adult Psychiatry. Our multi-disciplinary teams consisting of psychiatry, nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and education provide assistance for more than 1.6 million people in Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
We are looking for an adult psychiatrist who is licensed or eligible for licensure with the CPSA and either certified or eligible for certification in Psychiatry with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada who is open and interested in providing locum support at the University of Alberta Hospital.
The successful candidate will primarily provide ER and inpatient coverage with opportunities to support the outpatient department, on the CL service, depending on need. There is no fixed FTE attached to this position as it will be set up to provide vacation and absence coverage.
The locum psychiatrist will also be expected to participate in the on-call schedule- approximately 2-3 calls per month (1700-0800 M-F; 0800-0800 Saturday, Sunday, Stat Holidays).
The successful candidate will be required to participate in clinical teaching (both residents and students) and will be expected to apply for a Clinical Academic Colleague appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta through processes in place via the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
Remuneration is fee-for-service.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry. S/he must also be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
To apply, qualified candidates are asked to submit their curriculum vitae with the names of three references to this posting to Dr. Chantal Moreau, Interim Zone Lead, Edmonton zone, Psychiatry; Zone Facility Site Chief, UAH, Edmonton via email: chantal.moreau@recoveryalberta.ca with a cc to: kaneez.tahira@recoveryalberta.ca
The optimal start date is July 20, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services hire on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified men and women, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.