Addiction Medicine- Sydney Recovery Support Centre

Requisition ID: 153868

Opportunity Type: Permanent

Estimated Annual Salary: 250,000 - 300,000

Type of Remuneration: APP- Alternative Payment Plan

Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit Program

**About This Opportunity**:
The Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP) at the Sydney Recovery Support Centre is seeking a 1.0 FTE physician (position can be shared by multiple physicians) to work within a collaborative inter-professional clinical team, providing evidence-informed withdrawal management and related mental health and addiction care in an outpatient withdrawal management setting. This position will also provide support to the Sydney Inpatient Withdrawal Management Unit.

**Responsibilities**:
assess and manage substance use disorder(s);
work with the clinical team to initiate and monitor withdrawal management protocols;
assess and manage other medical and psychiatric disorders as indicated;
conduct risk assessments and interventions for suicide, self/harm or harm to others;
develop and implement care and discharge plans in collaboration with the client, clinical team, and family;
support the facilitation transitions of care across a variety of settings;
provide trauma-informed and culturally safe care;
provide brief interventions related to substance use and concurrent disorders;
maintain timely, clear, and accurate health records in adherence to Nova Scotia Health documentation policies.

**Expected Hours**:
The Physician (s) will work a total of 37.5hrs/week

Workhours will be Monday-Friday onsite between 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

**Qualifications**:
Current medical license issued by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS);
Current certification in the addiction medicine through one of the following professional organizations: 1) the College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) for Addiction Medicine (AM); 2) American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) certification; or 3) International Society of Addiction Medicine (iSAM) certification is an asset;
Must hold, or be willing to obtain, active credentials and privileges with NSHA

Must maintain liability insurance through the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical experience in practicing addiction medicine is an asset, but not a requirement

Experience working in a medical withdrawal management service is an asset; *If no clinical experience in medical withdrawal management, training and mentoring opportunities are available for those with limited or no clinical experience in this setting.

**Community Details**:
Failte (that’s “welcome”, for those not up to speed on their Gaelic)

Sydney is the historic capital of Cape Breton and largest urban centre on the island. From the harbourfront boardwalk complete with buskers and visiting cruise ships to the world’s largest fiddle, Sydney will be sure to charm you Physicians and their families build rewarding lives and careers in Cape Breton; see for yourself, here It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the world famous Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in the beautiful village of Baddeck, and 6 amazing golf courses You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We have a full array of shops, restaurants, services, entertainment and amenities. In addition, the region remains young and vibrant as it is home to Cape Breton University.

Music is a large part of our Scottish cultural background. Sydney is surrounded by many smaller communities, each one offering its own uniqueness to an interested person. Here, kitchen parties are a way of life and you’re never too far from the beautiful Highlands that inspired the region’s first immigrants to name the province New Scotland. You will experience the view of a lifetime around every corner, and surround yourself with the friendliest people in every community. Hike, cycle, swim, golf - all in an almost unreal beauty.
- 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._