Forensic Psychiatrist
Forensic Psychiatrist
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Job Description
Major Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Provide forensic psychiatric care to the services and units at the East Coast Forensic Hospital utilizing pharmacological & psychosocial treatment interventions as per current standards of practice. Examples include Court Assessments (in custody out of custody and virtual pre-order consults) rehabilitation programs acute and long-term psychiatric treatment and correction psychiatry.
Provide psychiatric care to persons in custody within Correction Health Services.
Act as consultant and leader of a multi-disciplinary team that involves psychologists social workers case coordinators occupational therapists recreational therapists and nurses.
Provide submissions to the Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB) including assessment of patient readiness for different levels of privileges and care.
Take part in a psychiatry on-call schedule as required within the program unless specifically exempted.
Educational Duties:
Didactic teaching at the undergraduate postgraduate and continuing medical education level as determined in discussion with the director of education Department of Psychiatry.
Research:
Research and other scholarly innovation are encouraged; candidates who have a sufficient track record in mental health research may be eligible for protected research time depending on agreement with the Department of Psychiatrys research and executive leadership.
Qualifications :
Applicants are required to be certified in Psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) or equivalent in another jurisdiction. Forensic subspecialty training is preferred. Eligibility to sit for the FRCPC exams will be considered. Level of experience in Forensic Psychiatry will also be considered.
Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the province of Nova Scotia.
Additional Information :
How to Apply
Please send CV and cover letter to: Hiring Committee Department of Psychiatry Dalhousie University:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
