Job Description

Department of Mental Health
Mood Disorders Inpatient Unit - Waterfall 1
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 and Mohawk College.
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 offering a part-time position within the inpatient unit for a psychiatrist specialized in mood disorders.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialized treatment for clients with primary mood disorders, ranging from first episodes to chronic and/or refractory conditions. Our multidisciplinary team consists of experienced nurses specializing in mood disorders, social workers, occupational therapists, trained psychotherapists, and experts in behavioral activation.
The ideal applicant must be a trained psychiatrist with FRCPC or an equivalent certification and must hold a valid license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The candidate is expected to have experience working with mood disorders, and a strong academic track record is a significant asset.
Additionally, the successful candidate will hold an appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University.
Interested candidates may reach out to Dr. Maiko Schneider (Head of Mood and Anxiety Services) at or Dr. Maxine Lewis (Chief of Mental Health and Addictions) at for additional information or to express interest in the position.

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