Locum Psychiatrist Acute Assessment
Description
Job Opportunity
We are currently seeking a locum Psychiatrist to provide services on our Acute Assessment Program for the period of August 5-29, 2025. This program provides inpatient assessment and treatment for acutely ill persons with mental illness from across the Central region of Ontario. As the attending psychiatrist for up to eight beds, you will work in a fast-paced environment with a well-resourced interprofessional team to treat a wide range of diagnoses, within a comprehensive mental health institution that provides acute, rehabilitative, and ambulatory care.
Position Qualifications
We are accepting expressions of interest by candidates who:
- hold an MD or equivalent and certification (or eligibility for certification) in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- are licensed or eligible for licensure in the Province of Ontario
- consideration will be given to a senior resident candidate with a restricted license
- can commit for a minimum of 2-week periods
What we offer
- Per diem remuneration
- No overhead costs
- Mileage reimbursement, on-site housing (pending availability)
About Waypoint
Waypoint is an academic and research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. We provide specialized mental health, addiction, and geriatric care to Central Ontario. As a 315-bed psychiatric hospital, we deliver exceptional, progressive care, both on site at the hospital and in the communities we serve across the region. Home to the Waypoint Research Institute, we are proud to support patient-oriented research across the full spectrum of illness, answering questions that are important to our patients, families, and staff.
Clinical excellence is core to the mission of Waypoint, and you will join a rich community of physicians and clinicians. Waypoint physicians are encouraged to develop their aptitudes in research, quality improvement, teaching, and educational administration. Physicians are supported to take on leadership positions and provided necessary training and mentorship.
As part of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto (https://psychiatry.utoronto.ca/), Waypoint is a training site for medical students and postgraduate trainees, and many of our physicians are faculty and leaders within the Department. A psychiatrist at Waypoint joins the largest Department of Psychiatry in North America via a faculty appointment, opening access to a vibrant community of psychiatrists in research, education scholarship, and creative professional activity.
About the Area
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is located in Penetanguishene, Ontario on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay, less than two hours from Toronto and approximately 45 minutes from Barrie. Outdoor recreational opportunities in all four seasons abound in this area of natural beauty. Golfing, curling, fishing, boating, hiking, snowmobiling are just a few of the great activities to do here. At Waypoint, we believe in maintaining a work environment where people find meaning, enjoyment, and professional growth in their work while balancing other aspects of their lives.
How to Apply
For further information about Waypoint Centre, please visit us at https://www.waypointcentre.ca/. To explore this opportunity further, please email your resume to our Medical Affairs office at medicalaffairs@waypointcentre.ca.
For information please contact:
Sherrie Fournier, Manager Medical Affairs
P: 705-549-3181 Ext. 2206