Psychiatrist - AMHSP

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with Recovery Alberta, invites applications for academic/tenured track Academic Medicine and Health Service Program (AMHSP) positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full professor.  

We are seeking psychiatrists with expertise in areas such as addictions, child-adolescent, forensic, community and/or geriatric psychiatry.  Additional areas of high need include urban-rural partnerships, and novel collaborative care models.  All candidates will be strongly interested in medical education and/or research.

About the University of Alberta and the Department of Psychiatry

Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, part of the College of Health Sciences, is internationally recognized as among the world's top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada's premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to more than 38,000 students with more than 15,000 faculty and staff.

The University of Alberta's Department of Psychiatry is a leading academic centre that brings together researchers, educators, and clinicians committed to advancing mental health. We integrate basic science and clinical research to support groundbreaking investigations in areas such as neuropsychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. Our faculty includes internationally recognized scientists whose work is shaping the future of mental health care.

We offer a robust residency training program in psychiatry, alongside Royal College-accredited subspecialty programs in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry. In addition to post-graduate residency training, the Department provides both pre-clinical and clinical teaching for core and elective experiences for undergraduate MD students.  as a part of the MD Program with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

About Recovery Alberta and AMHSP

Recovery Alberta is the newly established provincial agency responsible for delivering addictions and mental health services across Alberta. As part of this system, the successful candidate will join a collaborative effort to meet clinical needs and enhance access to high-quality, patient-centered care. Our multi-disciplinary teams in the Edmonton Zone consisting of nursing, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, social work, education, and speech-language pathology provide education and assistance for more than 1.4 million people in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Unlike traditional academic positions, AMHSP positions are unique opportunities that allow for the development of a viable academic career in conjunction with a clinical career. AMHSP positions are ideally suited to clinicians who also value education, research, quality, and leadership as a part of their professional identity. Competitively funded protected time for education and/or research is embedded in all AMHSP positions.

Recovery Alberta and the University of Alberta jointly oversee the AMHSP. The candidate(s) selected for this position will be referred to the AMHSP Arrangement Management Committee to finalize their yearly individual service agreement, which the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the Department of Addiction and Mental Health, Recovery Alberta jointly approved.

Remuneration

Remuneration for this position is based on the Academic Medicine & Health Services Program (AMHSP). Total Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience and ranges based on a number of different factors and can range between $405,904 to $506,522 per year (2024 numbers). Total compensation for AMHSP varies by individual practitioner, and the compensation shown reflects the average amounts for this specialty as reported by Alberta Health.

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

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