Academic Psychiatrist Specializing in Child Care
Location
hamilton, on
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Bio & Pharmacology & Health
Posted
June 19, 2026
Make a difference in child psychiatry at McMaster University as a full-time Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. This role supports complex mental health needs in a prestigious hospital setting.
The position is affiliated with Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre and McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. You will engage in inpatient and emergency psychiatric care while contributing to the training environment for future child psychiatrists. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in clinical education and a commitment to evidence-based practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee mental health assessments and treatments
• Support the pediatric inpatient psychiatric unit
• Educate and mentor psychiatry residents
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team planning
• Implement evidence-based practices in care
Requirements:
• MD with specialty training in child psychiatry
• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians
• Commitment to o...
The position is affiliated with Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre and McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. You will engage in inpatient and emergency psychiatric care while contributing to the training environment for future child psychiatrists. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in clinical education and a commitment to evidence-based practices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee mental health assessments and treatments
• Support the pediatric inpatient psychiatric unit
• Educate and mentor psychiatry residents
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team planning
• Implement evidence-based practices in care
Requirements:
• MD with specialty training in child psychiatry
• Certification from the Royal College of Physicians
• Commitment to o...