Job Description

Psychiatrist (Hybrid - Contract or Part-Time)

Location:

69 Gradwell Dr., Scarborough, ON M1M 2N1

Organization:

New Beginnings Recovery Home

Who We Are

New Beginnings Recovery Home

is proud to be one of Canada's first

BIPOC-owned

residential treatment centres focused on addiction and mental health. Situated in the

GTA

, we offer

culturally responsive, trauma-informed care

tailored to the needs of historically underserved populations.

We are seeking a

licensed psychiatrist

to support our residential team through

virtual and/or on-site assessments

, with optional involvement in

group therapy facilitation

(compensated separately).

About the Role

This role focuses on providing psychiatric intake assessments for individuals preparing to enter our

28-day inpatient recovery program

. You'll work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure each client's

clinical readiness and safety

for admission.

Key Duties

Complete

psychiatric evaluations

of new clients (virtually or in-person) Review mental health history, substance use patterns, medication regimens, and potential detox concerns Identify

contraindications or red flags

requiring alternate care pathways Approve or redirect admissions based on clinical appropriateness Provide oversight and approval for individualized treatment plans Consult with clinical and intake teams to support decision-making (Optional) Co-lead therapeutic groups on a case-by-case basis

What We're Looking For

MD with

FRCPC in Psychiatry

Licensed and in good standing with the

CPSO

Eligible to bill OHIP

, either independently or through a group billing arrangement Familiarity with

K-codes

and other OHIP-funded mental health billing structures Prior experience in

addiction medicine

,

family psychiatry

, or

community mental health

is an asset Comfortable using virtual platforms to deliver psychiatric services Committed to an

anti-oppressive

,

trauma-informed

, and

client-centered

approach

Availability & Scheduling

Flexible scheduling -- evenings and weekends welcomed Intake assessments typically last

20-40 minutes

Estimated 2-6 assessments per week, with room to grow

Compensation Structure

We offer a flexible compensation model, which may include:

Hourly consulting rates

Per-assessment fees

for clinical evaluations

Split-billing

on eligible OHIP services (e.g., psychiatric counselling, admission assessments)
All terms negotiable based on scope and experience.

Billing & Collaboration Model

Physicians must be open to a

collaborative billing agreement

with New Beginnings

Group billing registration with OHIP

required to submit claims for services provided by staff (e.g., therapists, social workers)

Revenue share

applies to OHIP-billed services, with agreed-upon percentages Physicians gain access to:

Steady client referrals

Support staff

for clinical care

Secure digital infrastructure

for records and care plans

Admin support

for scheduling, billing, and documentation

Ready to Join Us?

Please send your

CV

to info@newbeginningsrecovery.ca
Optionally, CC neel.sookdeo@gmail.com for quicker follow-up.

Kindly include:

A brief summary of your experience with

addiction psychiatry and/or virtual care

Your

availability

for assessments Confirmation of

OHIP billing eligibility

Willingness to enter a

collaborative billing arrangement

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: From $300.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Commission pay Overtime pay Signing bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you currently licensed to practice medicine in Ontario? (Licensed MD) Are you a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)? Are you eligible and set up to bill OHIP directly for billable services? Are you open to entering into a collaboration agreement where you bill OHIP and remit a portion of funds to New Beginnings Recovery Home for clinical and administrative support? Do you hold an FRCPC designation in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ON M1M 2N1