child and adolescent psychiatrist

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist3 Positions AvailableLocation: Janeway Child Health and Rehabilitation, St. John's, NL CentreEastern Zone - PhysicianPermanent Full-timeEXTERNALDRHours: 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations.Salary: Per the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. Competition Number: VAC0019017Posted Date: 2025-11-28Closing Date: Open until filled.ABOUT NL HEALTH SERVICESWe are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well-being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health-care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern-Rural, Eastern-Urban, Labrador-Grenfell, and Western.At NL Health Services, we believe that our people ? employees, doctors and volunteers ? make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.????????????????????????????????????????ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYNL Health Services ? Eastern Urban Zone invites expressions of interest for a full-time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with the Mental Health and Addictions Program in St. John's, NL.The successful candidate will join an established group of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists working within multidisciplinary teams of the Mental Health and Addictions Program, collaborating extensively with pediatricians within the Children and Women's Health Program. This position includes opportunities for:Consultation and collaborative care to Eastern Health facilities including the Tuckamore Residential Treatment CentreInpatient and outpatient child and youth mental health services within the hospital and the expanding local communityPsychiatric assessment and treatment of patients up to the age of 18Participation in the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry on-call systemInterests in shared care, medical quality and efficiency, program development, administrative responsibilities, and clinical teaching are considered assets.Work EnvironmentSt. John's is a vibrant, historic city on the eastern tip of North America, offering a warm and welcoming community, a thriving arts and culture scene, and easy access to the stunning natural landscapes of the Avalon Peninsula ? including whale watching, hiking, and some of the most dramatic coastlines in Canada.????????????????????????????????????????QUALIFICATIONSMedical Degree (MD) from a recognized institutionFRCPC (or equivalent) in Psychiatry with subspecialty certification in Child & Adolescent PsychiatryEligible for licensure (full or provisional) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (www.cpsnl.ca)Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check????????????????????????????????????????DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide psychiatric assessment and treatment to children and adolescents up to age 18Deliver inpatient and outpatient child and youth mental health servicesProvide consultation and collaborative care including to the Tuckamore Residential Treatment CentreParticipate in the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry on-call systemWork collaboratively within multidisciplinary Mental Health and Addictions teams