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EFW Radiology

Neuroradiologist

Calgary, AB · On-site

We are an academic subspecialty partnership providing clinical service, teaching and research for ... We have a Diagnostic Radiology Residency Training Program with approximately 25 trainees, a ...

EFW Radiology

Neuroradiologist

Calgary, AB

We are an academic subspecialty partnership providing clinical service, teaching and research for ... We have a Diagnostic Radiology Residency Training Program with approximately 25 trainees, a ...

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Consultant Psychiatrist for CAP & CAAMHPP Specialized Service

Calgary, AB • On-site

Alberta Health Services
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Alberta Health Servicesexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description:

Mental Health, Recovery Alberta is inviting applications for a full-time Psychiatrist to join the Psychiatry Consultation Service (CAP Clinic) in Calgary, Alberta.
- This physician will work in collaboration with the clinical medical director of specialized services and the manager.
- The main working area will be CAP clinic but other specific clinics at RRDTC may be assigned and re-assigned by the section chief in consultation with the physician and director CAAMHPP. The work may include:
- Psychiatric Assessments for patients as required.
- Psychiatric follow up on a regular basis after admission (or acceptance) to the outpatient clinics as per best practice guidelines developed by Child and Adolescent Addictions and Psychiatry Program (CAAMHPP), Calgary Zone.
- Prompt urgent electronic charting is expected.
- Working closely with the dyad partner to ensure system demands are adequately met on a timely fashion.
- Physician must be well versed with electronic health record systems (Connect Care and Netcare.)
- Ensuring the completion of documentation on time for expedited transfers within and discharges from the services.
- Providing teaching opportunities to Child and Youth Psychiatric Specialty trainees, Psychiatry residents and medical students if present.

Qualifications:

  • FRCPC with accredited training in Child Psychiatry will be preferred. Equivalent qualification is acceptable. The applicant must have adequate training in Child Psychiatry for a minimum period of 12 months in addition to the core Psychiatry training.
  • Expert knowledge of commonly presenting psychiatric disorders and somatization disorders (for CL and Somatic Clinic).
  • Ability to manage a broad range of psychiatric medications
  • Expert knowledge and skills in the application of CBT, DBT, and/or other relevant psychotherapies for mood, anxiety and/or psychotic disorders in both 1:1 and group therapy settings
  • Experience working with families
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary settings
  • Willingness to engage in initiatives for betterment of mental health services for children and their families
  • Willingness to work closely with dyad partners, management partners to address system issues
  • Knowledge and management of concurrent disorders in a clinical setting
  • A clear understanding of recovery orientated practice
  • Interest and experience in medical education with a focus on resident training
  • Ability to provide patient care virtually, in person, and/or in a blended format
  • The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
  • The candidate must read, write and speak English.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Additional Information
  • Position Classification: Full-time
  • FTE: 1
  • Unit and Program: Psychiatry
  • Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Recruiting Organization: Recovery Alberta
  • Sponsorship Eligible: No
  • Compensation: Gross earnings from fee for service would be anticipated at approximately $360,000.00 per annum. Specialist On Call: On call approximately once per month. The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org.
  • Community Info:

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  • Posting Date: Jul 14, 2026
  • Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
  • Target Start Date: Sep 1, 2026

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