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Physician Leader

2 months ago


Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Addiction Medicine Specialist to join our team at the Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a key member of our clinical team, you will provide evidence-informed withdrawal management and related mental health and addiction care in an outpatient withdrawal management setting.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our inter-professional clinical team to assess and manage substance use disorders, develop and implement care and discharge plans, and provide trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Responsibilities
  • Assess and manage substance use disorders, including withdrawal management and related mental health and addiction care
  • Work collaboratively with the clinical team to develop and implement care and discharge plans
  • Provide trauma-informed and culturally safe care to patients
  • Develop and implement brief interventions related to substance use and concurrent disorders
  • Maintain timely, clear, and accurate health records in adherence to Nova Scotia Health documentation policies
Qualifications
  • Current medical license issued by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
  • Current certification in addiction medicine through one of the following professional organizations: College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) for Addiction Medicine (AM), American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) certification, or International Society of Addiction Medicine (iSAM) certification
  • Must hold, or be willing to obtain, active credentials and privileges with NSHA
  • Must maintain liability insurance through the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Community Details

Yarmouth is a vibrant and diverse community located at the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia. Our community offers a unique blend of urban amenities and rural natural beauty, making it an ideal place to live and work. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of our patients and communities, while also enjoying a high quality of life.

We are committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities, and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.