Psychiatrist

Job summary

The psychiatrist will provide assessment and treatment services for children and youth within a multidisciplinary team. They will also contribute to program development and participate in the education and supervision of residents and medical students.

Job details

Role: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Core & MPC (Psychiatry & Medical Clinics) A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health Are you passionate about creating hope for children, youth and families? At CASA Mental Health, every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive, we deliver holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care across Alberta. About the Core Program You will be part of the program that is the first stop for most families who come to CASA Mental Health. CASA’s Core program serves children ages three to 17 and provides short-term, goal-directed mental health treatment for a wide range of concerns. From Core, children, youth and families are able to step up or down into more appropriate levels of service if needed. About the Psychiatry and Medical Clinics (MPC) Program You will be part of a team that supports kids and youth who would not necessarily benefit from a CASA program, but still need psychiatric care as they have complex, chronic mental health disorders. Psychiatry and Medical Clinics provide appropriate and dedicated resources to these children, including intensive, medically monitored, community-based psychiatric care. Job Details Salary/Wage range: Fee-for-service, supplemented by on-call and administrative sessional payments. Primary location: Fort Road Union: Exempt FTE: 0.4, negotiable Status: Permanent The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will: Provide assessment and treatment services and contribute to program development within a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, psychologists, transition support navigators, concurrent counsellors, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Demonstrate an interest in the education and supervision of residents and medical students. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for an Academic Appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta. Qualifications and Experience Candidates must be eligible for certification in Psychiatry with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Preference will be given to candidates with subspecialty certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Conditions of Employment A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate. A satisfactory Child Intervention Check. Following the interview process, selected candidates must successfully complete the credentialing process prior to being appointed as a member of the medical staff. Apply today to start making a difference for Alberta’s children and families! Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at recruitment@casaservices.org Closing Date: October 5, 2026 Start Date: First week of January Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-147.

What you’ll do

The psychiatrist will provide assessment and treatment services for children and youth within a multidisciplinary team. They will also contribute to program development and participate in the education and supervision of residents and medical students.

Requirements

Candidates must be eligible for certification in Psychiatry with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Preference is given to those with subspecialty certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychiatry
• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Mental health treatment
• Clinical assessment
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Medical supervision
• Patient advocacy
• Evidence-informed care
• Crisis intervention
• Psychiatric care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Education