Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations.

Salary: Per the Memorandum of Agreement for salaried physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Competition Number: VAC0019017

Posted Date: 2025-11-28

Closing Date: Open until filled.

About Us

NL Health Services Eastern zone invites expressions of interest for a full-time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with the Mental Health and Addictions Program within NL Health Services, Eastern Urban Zone, in St. John?s, Newfoundland.

NL Health Services, offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. NL Health Services prides itself on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities

Job Summary

The physician will join an established group of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists who work within the multidisciplinary teams of the Mental Health and Addictions Program and collaborate extensively with pediatricians within the Children and Women?s Health Program. This position includes opportunities for:

1. Consultation and collaborative care to Eastern Health facilities including the Tuckamore Residential Treatment Centre.
2. Inpatient and outpatient child and youth mental health services within the hospital and the steadily expanding local community.
3. Hospital work would involve psychiatric assessment and treatment of patients up to the age of 18.
4. Participation in the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry on call system.

Interests in shared care, medical quality and efficiency, program development, administrative responsibilities and clinical teaching would be assets to the successful applicant.

Required Qualifications

• To be considered candidates must hold a MD
• FRCPC (or equivalent) in Psychiatry and a subspecialty certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Applicants must be eligible for licensure (full or provisional) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Hours of Work: Full-time - 75 hours bi-weekly plus on-call obligations.

Remuneration: Salary for this position will be commensurate with the level of experience and to be paid in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for salaried physician. MOA

Language: English

Incentives: Relocation coverage https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/policies/benefits/relocation/#sum

Recruitment Incentives https://workinhealthnl.ca/incentives/

Full-Time Salaried

• Study Leave;
• 20 days of Annual Leave;
• Family leave, 9 paid statutory days, compensatory leave, parental leave, education leave, study leave, and sick leave;
• Employer-sponsor RRSP; and
• Group Insurance benefits (Basic Group Life Insurance, including Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplementary Health Insurance-single (includes Group Travel Insurance and Vison Care) with optional additional group benefits;

Business Address: 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John?s, NL

Employer: NL Health Services

Contact Information: [email protected]

Competition number: VAC0019017

Competition closing date: Opened until filled

For more information regarding NL Health Service Eastern zone and practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador please visit the following websites: www.nlhealthservices.ca and www.workinhealthnl.ca

In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Eastern Health hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.