Psychiatrist

Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Facility: Sioux Lookout: Various community Locations

Status: Full-time / Locum / Contract

Trade Your Commute for a Canoe: Psychiatrist Opportunity in Canada's "Hub of the North"

Walk to work in 5 minutes. Fish pristine lakes after hours. Make a real difference in underserved communities.

Multi-setting practice: Outpatient clinic, emergency department, and inpatient medicine ward

Crisis assessments for patients who don't require admission

Collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams including psychologists, social workers, and Indigenous health specialists

Serve 32,000+ people across 31-33 remote First Nations communities

5-minute drive to work from anywhere in town

Population 5,800-6000k - small town feel with big city amenities (Yes, we have a Tim Hortons, Subway, DQ, Giant Tiger & huge Fresh Market Grocery Store)

Outdoor paradise: Endless lakes, forests, and Canadian Shield terrain

Year-round activities: World Class Fishing (Lac Seul), hunting, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and more.

No overhead costs - travel and accommodation covered

Flexible scheduling for true work-life balance

Per diem compensation based on pre-set fee schedule

45-hour work week with on-call opportunities

Northern Specialist Locum Program support

Teaching and research opportunities available

Return of service eligible

Role Overview : The Opportunity of a Lifetime

Sioux Lookout Regional Physician Services Inc. (SLRPSI) & Nodin Mental Health Services is seeking a Specialist Psychiatrist for a permanent opportunity to join their pioneering "Sioux Lookout Urgent Psychiatry" program. This brand-new role bridges the gap between emergency psychiatric care and long-term outpatient services in a region where mental health support is desperately needed.

Nodin Mental Health Services provides counselling, support and intervention services to First Nation children, youth, adults, and families from communities served by the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral problems. Nodin is a resource available to 31-33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region, the majority remote fly-in access only.

Key Responsibilities

Why Sioux Lookout?

Perks

Ready for Your Next Adventure?

If you're tired of traffic jams and want to practice psychiatry where you can truly make a difference while living the good life, this is your chance. Contact Franger Jimenez-Physician Recruiter: specialist@slrpsi.com