Psychiatrist for Rapid Access Program

Join JFS Ottawa as a Psychiatrist in the Rapid Access to Psychiatry Program, providing essential short-term consultations. Your expertise will ensure timely mental health support for clients referred by community health professionals.
As a Psychiatrist under JFS Ottawa, you will deliver independent consultations focused on psychiatric assessments and treatment planning. This role is integral for clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health disorders, emphasizing collaboration with social workers and psychotherapists. You’ll guide clients with diagnostic clarity and medication recommendations, ensuring continuity of care within a community-based mental health framework.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct single-session consultations lasting up to one hour
• Initiate diagnostic assessments when required
• Review medications and provide treatment recommendations
• Write clinical reports within 1-2 weeks of consultations
• Collaborate effectively within a multidi...