Psychiatrist

Vacancy #:

Number of Vacancies : 1 Vacancy Opening For:
Specialist

Employment Type:

Permanent Employment Term:
Full Time Posting Date:
November 30, 2025 Closing Date:
March 31, 2026 0:00 Practice Type:
Hospital Practice Size: 4 Hours of Work:
Clinic:
Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, 8 hours per day. 464 sessions per year (1 session = 4 hours). Minimum Potential Salary: $ Maximum Potential Salary: $ Method of Payment:
Contract Method of Payment

Description:

$1,059.43 per session (464 sessions per year) - as per the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health Medical Services Branch non-fee-for-service compensation grid for psychiatrists.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a team oriented psychiatrist to provide a generalized psychiatry service in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and area. The position provides opportunity to work in broad areas of psychiatry ranging from children and adolescents to a senior population. The psychiatrist will be part of the multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, social workers, and psychologists and addiction counselors. He or she will be expected to provide leadership for the team in a collegial approach and be ready to work with external bodies as required.

In addition to regular clinic, the psychiatrist will provide in-patient service, emergency coverage on a rotational basis and travel to satellite clinics to provide services at least once a week. The position provides integrated mental health and addiction services including both inpatient and outpatient care.

This position will remain open until filled and may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

The successful candidate may be eligible for (depending on program requirements and eligibility):

• The SMA Retention Fund, which provides financial reward to physicians who practice in the province for extended periods ranging from $7,000 - $14,000 per year
• An acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
• Experience providing generalist psychiatry services within a catchment model
• Demonstrable evidence in multidisciplinary approach of care/management
• Understanding of Saskatchewan provincial laws and regulations of commitment and release of the mentally ill under the Mental Health Services Act would be an asset
• In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents

The Yorkton Mental Health Centre has a 10-bed in-patient unit. Extensive community services made up of Child and Youth, Adult and Addiction Services, long-term rehabilitation programs; residential and apartment supportive living programs, group and transitional homes in Yorkton for rehabilitation. Staffing includes mental health therapists, nursing (in-patient and community), social workers, addiction counselors and psychologists.

Please apply to this posting online with cover letter and curriculum vitae (including three references).

Company Operating Name: Saskatchewan Health Authority
Business Address: 270 Bradbrooke Drive Yorkton SK S3N 2K6
Language of Work: English
Contact information: Recruitment and Retention Team
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Yorkton is a city located in south-eastern Saskatchewan. It is about 450 kilometres north-west of Winnipeg and 300 kilometres south-east of Saskatoon and is the sixth largest city in the province. Yorkton is a city rich in heritage, culture, and agricultural traditions and has great connections to neighboring communities.