Chief of Psychiatry & Medical Director, Mental Health & Addictions Program

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Chief of Psychiatry and Medical Director will oversee the professional practice of over 30 psychiatrists while providing strategic and operational leadership for the Mental Health and Addictions Program. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive service innovation, quality improvement, and the advancement of academic and clinical initiatives.

Job details

Position Profile Humber River Health. Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today. Humber River Health (HRH) is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital (HHH), along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers. HHH is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time. These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families. This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of HRH’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, HRH continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today. We are looking for a: CHIEF OF PSYCHIATRY & MEDICAL DIRECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Department and Program Overview HRH has an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking psychiatrist to serve as Chief of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Program. This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a collegial department of more than 30 psychiatrists within a community academic hospital and advance a comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Program (the “Program”) that delivers inpatient, outpatient, urgent, emergency, and addictions services through an interdisciplinary model of care. Located in a state-of-the-art facility, the Program includes 58 adult inpatient beds, six child and adolescent inpatient beds, and a dedicated Emergency Psychiatry Unit. Outpatient services support adults, children, and adolescents through addictions, early intervention, urgent care, and general psychiatry programs. Recent enhancements include the transition of adult outpatient services to a stepped-care model and a fully interdisciplinary child and adolescent outpatient program supported by registered nurses, social workers, and child and youth workers. The Program continues to advance innovative models of care through initiatives such as a neurostimulation program featuring repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and an Acute Behavioural Unit developed in partnership with Geriatrics. Ongoing service redesign efforts are focused on urgent care, the psychosis care continuum, and transitional-age programming. Position Summary As Chief of the Department of Psychiatry, you will oversee the professional practice and quality of care delivered by more than 30 psychiatrists while supporting program development, service innovation, and continuous quality improvement in alignment with HRH's mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. As Medical Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Program, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Program services. In partnership with the Program Director, you will support the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing enhancement of services to meet the evolving needs of patients, families, and the community. The successful candidate will be a collaborative physician leader committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, education, and innovation. Working closely with physician, administrative, and interdisciplinary leaders, you will contribute to the advancement of both the Department and Program, including the continued development of academic and clinical initiatives through participation in organizational, departmental, and medical leadership activities. Participation in the HRH Physician Leadership and Engagement Program is required. Qualifications, Skills and Attributes The successful candidate will be an accomplished psychiatrist and respected physician leader with a demonstrated record of clinical excellence, leadership, and collaboration. Candidates must hold a certification in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent qualification) and be a member of, or eligible for membership with, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, and patient-centered care. Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years of post-certification clinical experience in Psychiatry and demonstrated leadership experience within HRH or a comparable complex healthcare environment. Experience advancing strategic priorities, leading quality improvement initiatives, supporting physician engagement, managing change, and driving program development is essential. As a member of TAHSN, HRH supports medical education at all levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to academic and educational activities, including the teaching, supervision, mentorship, and professional development of medical learners and colleagues. Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, a faculty appointment in an appropriate clinical department at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and will be expected to support the continued advancement of both academic and clinical programs within the Department and the Program. Interested Applicants Applications will be accepted until November 18, 2026, however, the position will remain open until filled or recruitment is closed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting: Letter of Interest Statement on contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) (maximum 300 words) Up-to-date curriculum vitae Brief statement outlining your vision for the role The application package should be submitted to: Dr. S. Zaki Ahmed, MD, FRCPC, FCCP, CCPE MHSc (Health Administration) Chief of Staff, Humber River Health Send via e-mail: MedicalRecruitment@hrh.ca Why choose Humber River Health? At HRH, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. HRH is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care. As an equal opportunity employer, HRH complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially. This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at HRH. The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position. www.hrh.ca

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Requirements

Candidates must hold a certification in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and be eligible for membership with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. A minimum of five years of post-certification clinical experience and demonstrated leadership in a complex healthcare environment are required.