Psychiatrist

Position Details

Job Number:

JR02719

Department:

Medical Affairs - Physicians

Job Type:

Physician, Full time

Work Environment:

In-Person

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Sunday

Time of Day:

Afternoons, Days, Evenings, Nights

Shift:

Various Rotating

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a new role

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-11-03

Closing Date:

2026-11-10

Job Description

Mental Health and Addictions Program
Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic
St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

As a premier academic and research healthcare organization, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is committed to making a difference in people’s lives and in our community through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs. Our threefold mission is to provide dynamic research, revolutionary methods in health sciences education, and the highest standard of clinical care in a spirit of compassion, innovation and commitment.

SJHH is a member of the St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS), and is affiliated with McMaster University. SJHH has earned a national reputation for outstanding patient care and innovative medical and surgical treatments. The Hospital is particularly well known for excellence in respiratory care, kidney and urinary care, mental health and addictions, surgical services, cancer surgery and women’s and infants’ care.

St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking interested psychiatrists to work in our Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic. Our mission is to provide excellence and leadership in evidence based clinical service, education and research for anxiety and related disorders

The successful candidate will have an interest and expertise in caring for adults with primary anxiety and related disorders, including OCD and PTSD. The position primarily involves providing psychiatric consultations and short-term follow-up care within an interdisciplinary specialty clinic, participating in team meetings and case conferences, and engaging in education and research activities. Opportunities to co-facilitate CBT or mindfulness-based groups may be available based on program needs and the successful candidate’s interest and expertise.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Ontario CPSO license and be a trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or equivalent. There will be an expectation that the physician will be eligible for a faculty position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, and that they will have an interest and aptitude for teaching and/or clinical research.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Dr. Michael Brown(Head of Service, Mood and Anxiety Service) at mibrown@stjoes.ca or the Chief of Mental Health and Addictions, Dr. Maxine Lewis at lewism@stjoes.ca

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).