Horizon Geriatric Psychiatrist General Application

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for. Horizon Health Network is seeking full-time Geriatric Psychiatrists to join our teamHorizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking enthusiastic candidates to provide quality geriatric psychiatry care in the Saint John region. The ideal candidate will have experience in collaborative multidisciplinary, community Seniors' Addiction and Mental Health care. Why you should work hereYou can live in a safe, welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle, and the opportunity to finally have work-life balance. Have you ever wanted to live by the ocean? How about a river? Or a lake? We have all of those How can you afford not to move here? You’ll work with great people and enjoy a big yard (room for a pool, space for kids to play, pets to roam), loads of recreational activities and an average 20-minute commute. Working for Horizon provides a career that makes a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers, as well as the coveted east coast lifestyle.Base salary range $305,091 – $370,925, plus FFS billing opportunities, paid time off (vacation and education leave), health/travel insurance benefits, sick benefits, employer paid contributions to our pension plan. Relocation Allowance: $8,000.Signing Incentive: $50,000 (with 2-year retention contract). Who you areYou have a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency) in the field of Psychiatry.You have experience in collaborative multidisciplinary Seniors' Addiction and Mental Health care.Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship would be preferred. You have Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a valid license through New Brunswick College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB) and become a member of the NB Medical Society. You practice medicine in a manner compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values, and strategic directions. https://horizonnb.ca/about-us/our-promiseWhat you will doOur ideal candidate will collaborate with other Physicians, Nursing and other Allied medical staff in the following areas:Community-based Seniors' Addiction and Mental Health (AMH) team (Saint John and rural satellite AMH clinics) providing consultations and longitudinal care to seniors via in-office, virtual and in-home/LTC visits.Close collaboration with our outstanding Geriatric Medicine colleagues including consultations to in-patient units.Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient coverage for approximately 5 beds. ECT ServiceAll members of our department are expected to provide:After-hours and weekend on-call coverage for adults and children, providing care for inpatients and consultation to the emergency department (paid stipend and fee-for-service billing).ECT ServiceClinical supervision of medical students and residents.Interested? Apply TodayTo learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/physicians. https://myhorizoncareer.ca/About Our Community:Located in southern New Brunswick, Canada, the Saint John region includes a major port city on the world-famous Bay of Fundy and vibrant bedroom communities. This region is comprised of the City of Saint John, Quispamsis, Rothesay, Grand Bay-Westfield, Hampton, St. Martins, and the Fundy Rural District. It’s a wonderful life here Saint John is a city with stunning historical architecture, a dynamic arts scene, many parks, wilderness, and every type of home you can imagine. It’s also one of the world’s most affordable cities (rated 6th in the world for affordability in 2020).For a glance at life in Saint John, visit: HTTPS://SAINTJOHN.CA/ENHTTPS://WWW.DISCOVERSAINTJOHN.COMHTTPS://TOURISMNEWBRUNSWICK.CA/ROADTRIPShttps://www.rothesay.cahttps://www.quispamsis.caHTTPS://HAMPTON.CAHTTPS://GRANDBAYWESTFIELD.CAHTTPS://DESTINATIONSTMARTINS.COMHTTPS://WWW.REALTOR.CAInterested? Apply TodayTo learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/physiciansAbout Horizon’s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes. Diversity StatementHorizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.