Psychiatry Day Hospital/Adult Outpatient - Kentville

Job Description

Valley Regional Hospital is seeking a full‑time adult psychiatrist to work on a 0.5 full‑time equivalency (FTE) basis in the Day Hospital and an additional 0.5 FTE in community adult outpatient services. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team—including social workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, and nurses—to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and support rural satellite clinics, senior mental health programs, community outreach, clozapine and depot clinics, neuro‑developmental consultations, and emergency department liaison.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to patients over the age of 19 who do not require overnight stays in an acute care unit.
• Participate in program development and quality improvement activities.
• Offer consultations to physicians and rural clinics.
• Contribute to teaching programs and academic activities.
• Perform additional ad...