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Job Title


Psychiatrist - Academic


Company : St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton


Location : Hamilton, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Details Posting #: 34235 Department: Medical Affairs - Physicians Employee Type: Regular, Full Time Union: Non-Union Openings Remaining: 1 Reason for Posting: This is a new position. Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday, Weekends, Holidays Time of Day: Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, On-Call Shift: Various Rotating Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements. This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Application Dates Opening Date: 23/04/2026 Closing Date: 30/04/2026 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date Position Description Department of Mental Health Mood, Anxiety & Specialty Clinics St Josephs Healthcare, Hamilton As a premier academic and research healthcare organization, St. Josephs Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is committed to making a difference in peoples 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. Josephs 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 womens and infants care. St. Joseph''s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a full-time academic psychiatrist to join the Adult Psychiatry Consult Liaison team based at St Josephs Hospital Charlton Site. The successful candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary consultation liaison team which includes physicians, nurses and a neuropsychologist. The position will be primarily outpatient focused with an opportunity for collaborative clinical work with our neurology service. We are recruiting for an academic psychiatrist who has interest and expertise in caring for persons who present neuropsychiatric presentations and, particularly, functional neuropsychiatric presentations. This position has a strong academic component and will require evidence of previous scholarly work in this field. The ideal candidate will hold a valid license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and be a trained psychiatrist with FRCPC certification or its equivalent. This position includes an academic appointment with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. David Fudge (Head of Service, Acute Psychiatry Service) at or the Chief of Mental Health and Addictions, Dr. Maxine Lewis, at St. Josephs Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (). #J-18808-Ljbffr