PSYCHIATRIST POSITION: PART-TIME
The Southdown Institute offers residential and outpatient treatment to clergy, vowed religious, and
ordained ministers in the areas of mental health and addiction. The best of psychological science and
practice is integrated with the wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition through the efforts of an
interdisciplinary treatment team of professionals. The Southdown Institute provides comprehensive
assessments, treatment and consultation for issues spanning the full-spectrum of mental health conditions.
The Southdown Institute is fully accredited by Accreditation Canada.
We are seeking a Psychiatrist to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team conducting
comprehensive assessments and treatment of 15-20 residential clients. The position requires a
commitment of approximately 16 hours a week. The staff psychiatrist provides the interdisciplinary team
with pertinent information regarding the client’s psychiatric care and implications for the clinical program
as well as recommendations for further care to physicians responsible for ongoing treatment following
discharge. Pharmacologic management during the client’s residential stay forms a significant component
of the position as well as participation in several weekly team reviews in which client progress and
treatment planning are discussed. The successful candidate must have licensure with the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Computer literacy is essential for purposes of electronic charting,
particularly the ability to use Microsoft Office.
Interested applicants should email or forward their resume and any supporting materials to:
Christine Dodgson
Human Resources
The Southdown Institute
1335 St. John’s Sideroad East
Aurora, ON
L4G 0P8
cdodgson@southdown.on.ca