Psychiatrist IMAAC & TSICP
Job Summary
A fullâtime opportunity for a Psychiatrist working equally across the Integrated Mood Anxiety and Addictions Concurrent Program (IMAAC) and the Traumatic Stress Injury and Concurrent Program (TSICP) starting immediately. This position is within Homewood Specialized Services.
Both programs are delivered onâsite at the Homewood Health Centre in Guelph in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment supported by nursing social work occupational therapy recreational therapy psychotherapy psychology and expressive this role you will be responsible for the clinical psychiatric care of patients as they progress through structured evidenceâbased treatment programs designed to support mood anxiety addiction and traumaârelated conditions.
If you are looking for an organization that values clinical excellence interprofessional collaboration and meaningful patient outcomes you will thrive here.
IMAAC
The Integrated Mood Anxiety and Addictions Concurrent Program (IMAAC) provides a structured evidenceâbased inpatient treatment experience for adults living with mood or anxiety disorders with or without concurrent substance use. Over a 9âweek stay patients receive comprehensive psychiatric and clinical care supported by cognitive behavioural therapy dialectical behaviour therapy interpersonal therapy peer recovery groups addiction programming and expressive therapies. The program is designed to support stabilization develop skills for managing symptoms and emotions and build resilience while offering coordinated medical clinical and therapeutic interventions throughout the treatment journey
TSICP
The Traumatic Stress Injury and Concurrent Program (TSICP) is a 9âweek traumaâfocused inpatient program for adults who have experienced traumatic events and may also be living with concurrent substance use or mental health conditions. Treatment is grounded in traumaâinformed care and includes cognitive processing therapy cognitive behavioural therapy dialectical behaviour therapy motivational interviewing addictionâspecific programming as required expressive therapies and structured peer support. TSICP provides a safe and supportive therapeutic environment designed to help individuals address the physical psychological and social impacts of trauma promote recovery and strengthen longâterm coping and wellness
What youll be doing:
- Clinically responsible for assigned IMAAC and TSICP patients including admission assessment diagnosis treatment planning referral daily care and discharge.
Diagnosis and management of complex psychiatric disorders including mood anxiety traumaârelated and concurrent substance use conditions.
Medication management ongoing risk assessment and collaboration on psychotherapeutic and behavioural interventions.
Referral to Interventional Psychiatry Services (ECT rTMS ketamine infusion) when appropriate.
Provide daily rounds and sufficient 1:1 assessments with patients to ensure high standards of clinical care are consistently met.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members across both programs to support coordinated patientâcentered care.
Complete all documentation including admission history mental status exam diagnostic impressions treatment plans weekly progress notes and comprehensive discharge summaries.
Utilize electronic medical platforms such as Caseworks and BDM (training provided).
Provide clinical guidance to program leads and the admitting department to support appropriate and timely referrals and admissions.
Ensure best practice standards of clinical care are implemented and maintained across both services.
Support colleagues with patient coverage during physician absences (with NP support).
Complete and submit OHIP billings in a timely manner.
Liaise with thirdâparty referrers (VAC WSIB) as needed to support continuity of care.
Key Skills
About Company
Homewood Health is the Canadian leader in mental health and addiction services. With over 130 years of experience, we achieve outstanding outcomes every day through our national network of over 4,500 employees and clinical experts, and through the Homewood Health Centre—one of Canada’ ... View more