Psychiatrist - Locum
Job in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7W, Canada
Listing for:
saskdocs
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) - Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Psychiatry is seeking a locum psychiatrist to cover a 1-year term starting ASAP. The primary focus will be on the Mental Health Short Stay Unit and the Emergency Room. In addition to these primary responsibilities, the role includes duties at the Rapid Assessment Clinic (RAC), handling pooled referrals, and providing crisis day call coverage.
This combined quantity of available work for the position offers up to 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE).
Responsibilities include:
Mental Health Short Stay Unit: Provide 14-16 weeks of coverage over the year, typically 1-2 weeks every 6 weeks. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, treatment, and management for patients in the short-stay unit.- Crisis Day Call Coverage: Provide 50-55 days of coverage throughout the year, generally 1-2 days per week when not assigned to MHSSU. Duties include psychiatric evaluations and crisis intervention during designated day shifts.- RAC & Pooled Referrals: These referrals are flexible and may be adjusted to accommodate up to a total of 1.0 FTE.Location of practice: Saskatoon
Language of work: English
Job Qualifications
Successful candidates will hold certification or be eligible for certification with the . In addition, the successful candidates must be eligible for licensure with the .
Benefits
Responsibility of the physician.
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