Consultant Psychiatrist

Description:

Shared Health – Soins Communs, in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a highly qualified Psychiatrist to join the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This role is ideal for a compassionate, team-oriented psychiatrist dedicated to supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental illnesses through community-based treatment models.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, clinical supervision, and leadership to support client recovery and community reintegration. The psychiatrist will have a central role in coordinating care plans, managing treatment, and contributing to the ongoing development of community psychiatry programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric and medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to program participants in accordance with professional standards.

• Collaborate with the FACT Team Leader to oversee clinical service delivery and ensure continuity of care.

• Participate in referral assessments, intakes, and the development of individualized recovery and treatment plans.

• Offer psychiatric consultation and support to the HUB and related mental health services.

• Determine and monitor participants requiring ongoing FACT services versus time-limited ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) supports.

• Lead and participate in participant discharge planning and transitions of care.

• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and training for medical students, psychiatry residents, and interdisciplinary staff.

• Develop and maintain treatment policies, medication management guidelines, and documentation standards.

• Coordinate and review laboratory testing and follow-ups in collaboration with nursing staff.

• Liaise with hospitals to manage inpatient admissions and coordinate transitions back into community care.

• Offer leadership and guidance in team-based recovery planning and community integration efforts.

• Foster effective collaboration with external agencies, including Shared Health Manitoba, WRHA Mental Health Services, and other government departments.

• Participate in program evaluation, research activities, and ongoing service improvement initiatives.

• Engage in the on-call rota, attend staff meetings, and participate in departmental activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) with specialization in Psychiatry.

• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

• Must hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM).

• Proven clinical experience in treating severe and enduring mental illnesses, including mood disorders, psychosis, and co-occurring conditions.

• Training and/or experience in psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented care.

• Strong leadership and clinical supervisory experience.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills.

• Experience working within community-based mental health services or Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/FACT) programs is an asset.

• Familiarity with addictions, intellectual disabilities, and dual-diagnosis treatment approaches is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: As per Doctors Manitoba agreement.

• Recruitment Incentives: Specialty physicians may qualify for recruitment bonuses or relocation support.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities to engage in research, supervision, and program development within an interdisciplinary environment.

• Collaborative Work Environment: Supportive team culture emphasizing innovation and recovery-focused practice.

Primary Worksite:

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
1031 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 0R8
Canada

About Shared Health – Soins Communs:

Shared Health Manitoba is a leading provincial health organization responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering patient-centered care across Manitoba. Shared Health supports health system transformation by integrating specialized services, advancing clinical innovation, and improving access to high-quality healthcare throughout the province.

The FACT program is part of Shared Health’s community mental health strategy, aimed at improving recovery outcomes for individuals with complex psychiatric needs through intensive, flexible, and collaborative service models.