Job Description

About Radius Community Health & Healing (formerly Boyle McCauley Health Centre)

Radius Community Health & Healing (Radius) provides interdisciplinary, team based, integrated, comprehensive, and person-centered primary health care for vulnerable Edmontonians with complex needs. Through primary care and health promotion, Radius improves the quality of life and well-being of populations and individuals who face multiple barriers to accessing health services. Radius achieves this by providing the highest standard of evidence-informed and client focused inter-professional care. We collaborate with our clients to address the broad determinants of health.

Radius Community Health and Healing's Pathways to Housing Program in Edmonton is dedicated to ending homelessness among individuals experiencing serious, persistent mental illness--such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder--often alongside addictions, medical, and social challenges. The program achieves this by providing permanent independent housing without requiring treatment or sobriety as a precondition, combined with outreach community support and treatment grounded in the principles of client choice and harm reduction. This approach utilizes both evidence-based best practices and innovative, client-centered methods.

As a psychiatrist in this unique role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care within an innovative, interdisciplinary environment focused on addressing complex mental health, addictions, and medical needs through community-based treatment and primary care.

You will be a key member of two collaborative interdisciplinary teams:

The Pathways to Housing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, delivering wrap-around community support and treatment founded on Housing First and harm reduction principles. The Radius primary care team, offering full-scope, evidence-informed, client-centered inter-professional care tailored to marginalized populations.[MK1]

Key Responsibilities:

Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for up to 83 individuals experiencing serious, persistent mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), many with co-occurring addictions and medical/social complexities, and/or Community Treatment Orders (CTO) Collaborate closely with the Mental Health and Addictions Therapist to develop, deliver, and support specialized individual and group therapies (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, IDDT, Motivational Interviewing) integrated into clients' recovery plans. Ensure compliance with relevant privacy legislation and the Mental Health Act in all clinical and administrative activities. Oversee psychiatric care, including management of Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) where applicable. Conduct pychiatric assessments for client intakes and screening to inform program placement and care planning. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, mental health therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop integrated, client-centered treatment and recovery plans. Have dedicated time to provide medication consultation, follow-up, and psychotherapy to clients who engage in focused treatment. Participate in daily team meetings, weekly clinical discussions, and monthly leadership sessions, contributing to clinical leadership and professional development within the multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with external community agencies, hospitals, and clinical services to support client mental health and social needs. Maintain detailed and accurate documentation using electronic medical records (MedAccess, ACTers). Provide guidance during psychiatric emergencies, including some after-hours coverage support. Engage in ongoing professional development and clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Requirements

Professional Credentials:

Active or eligible licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Certification as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC). Current PRACID number for referral purposes.
Insurance & Coverage:

Proof of medical malpractice insurance consistent with provincial standards (e.g., CMPA Statement of Protection). Personal Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) coverage. If incorporated, a current CPSA Professional Corporation Annual Registration.
Experience & Skills:

Demonstrated expertise in acute psychiatry, crisis intervention, addictions, concurrent disorders, and community treatment settings. Experience providing care to marginalized populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and socioeconomic marginalization. Knowledge of Housing First and Pathways to Housing models. Skilled in evidence-based mental health and addiction therapies, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, and cultural competency. Proven ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, engage in community outreach, and network across multiple service providers. Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and technology skills. Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for occasional travel within Edmonton.
Annual Requirements:

Copy of current CPSA license to practice medicine in Alberta. Proof of malpractice insurance (CMPA or equivalent). Proof of WCB coverage. Proof of CPR certification (or higher). Completion of Radius Annual Information Verification and Attestation Form.
Every three years:

Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check. Intervention Record Check (per Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act).
Ongoing Obligations:

Maintain client medical records and occupational health records (including immunization and Mantoux status) in a confidential manner, for the duration of employment and 10 years thereafter. Notify the Medical Director or Executive Director immediately if charged with or convicted of a criminal offence.

Remuneration

Remuneration is based on the Alberta Health sessional Alternative Relationship Plan (ARP) model.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Radius Community Health and Healing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Land Acknowledgement

Radius respectfully acknowledge that we are located within Treaty 6 territory, and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose history, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $228.45 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: In person