Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - New Glasgow

Mental Health & Addictions services in New Glasgow is seeking a part-time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. This group provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction care to the catchment area of people living in Pictou County through a wide range of mental health and addiction services. Join Nova Scotia's thriving healthcare ecosystem, where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive innovative, compassionate care for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and coordination of community-based care, and secondary and tertiary level health care.
• Provide direct clinical outpatient care
• Provide emergency medicine services in conjunction with our crisis team
• Operate within the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Nova Scotia Health Authority.
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities.

Expected Hours

• Permanent Part-Time (0.4 FTE)
• Ability to combine with additional part-time work in the Zone
• Call is required, shared amongst the group

Remuneration

• $236.01 per hour
• Hourly Arrangement as per the Physician Agreement - Doctors Nova Scotia

Incentives 

Nova Scotia Health offers a variety of incentives View Incentive Details Here

Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits package including health and dental, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, parental leave, physician advisors and more! Visit www.doctorsns.com for more information.

Learn more about The Aberdeen Hospital https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/aberdeen-hospital

• All specialists must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada(RCPSC)
• All applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS).
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), or proof of alternative coverage.

Community Details

New Glasgow has forged itself into the metropolitan hub of the Northumberland Shore. The town’s location on the East River made it an ideal launch point for ships that were once built here, a booming industry in days gone by. Today, the East River is a scenic backdrop for numerous multi-use trails that run alongside it.

The town’s downtown area is characterized by well-preserved Victorian architecture, housing a mix of boutiques, cafes, and local shops. The town is surrounded by natural beauty offering outdoor activities like kayaking and scenic walks along the waterfront trails.

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Practicing in Nova Scotia

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Building a Diverse Workforce

The Physician Recruitment Team at Nova Scotia Health lives and works in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation, and we are working to support medical communities that are reflective of and responsive to the diverse populations they serve in Nova Scotia. We welcome physicians from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us in building healthier, more equitable communities across the province.