CHIEF, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY-BASED PSYCHIATRY, Academic Position, CHEO/University of Ottawa

Compensation Pay Range: $0.00-$0.00

Job Description:

CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario) is recruiting a Division Chief and pediatric psychiatrist to actively lead clinical care, teaching, and research in the Division of Community-Based Psychiatry .

The successful candidate will lead a team of 16 fellowship-trained physicians who provide comprehensive and specialized psychiatric and mental health and addiction services to children and youth, age 0-18, and families.

We pride ourselves with an academic environment that encompasses many clinical opportunities including inpatients, outpatients, eating disorders, Rapid Response, consult liaison services, neuropsychology, Dual Diagnosis, Therapeutic school-based services, infant and early childhood mental health, trauma treatment, working with marginalized populations, and numerous community collaborations.

CHEO invites applications from visionary and innovative candidates who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills across the clinical, academic and administrative domains. They are adaptive and can lead teams through change; and have a proven record of achievement. Candidates must be eligible for a full-time academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. CHEO is a bi-lingual organization and while English is the language of the health record, functionality in French is an asset.

Eligibility for a license to practice medicine with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is mandatory. Candidates must be certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Canada or equivalent.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th Century acute care hospital into a 21st Century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has twice been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2021. For the 10th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Please submit your covering letter and resume to:

Dr Lindy Samson, Chief of Staff and Chief Medical Officer,

c/o CHEO Medical Staff Office,

Email:

Tel: 1 613 737 7600

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate your current status. CHEO is an equal opportunity organization. We strongly encourage applications from individuals, including Indigenous peoples, those who identify as LGBTQI, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Should you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the hiring process, please communicate your needs to the LHH Knightsbridge search team. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Job Posting End Date (if applicable): September 21, 2024