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Job Posting- Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunity at Cypress Health Region

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Position Title: Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Reference Number: 6104779

Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent

Education Required: University Doctoral Degree

Application Deadline: October 1, 2025

Apply By Email: Please send your CV to Carrie Cornelson at PS-Southwest@saskhealthauthority.ca

Position Overview:
Cypress Health Region is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to be a part of our team on a part-time routine (15 hours per week). The successful candidate will provide specialized psychiatric consultation and treatment for both acute and long-term mental health and addiction clients. The role supports integrated mental health and addiction services throughout Moose Jaw and surrounding rural areas. The candidate will play an important role in addressing the mental health needs of children, youth, and adults, collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional psychiatric care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Psychiatric Consultation: Provide specialized consultation services for patients referred by family physicians, offering professional psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans.
  • Patient Care: Deliver psychiatric treatment to patients dealing with a varied array of mental health and addiction issues, confirming comprehensive care for acute and chronic conditions simultaneously.
  • Collaborative Healthcare: Work with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including outpatient counselors, primary care providers, and mental health specialists.
  • Outpatient Services: Provide psychiatric care as part of the transitional day program, outpatient counseling, and follow-up mental health services across the region.
  • Patient Management: Serve as the primary psychiatrist for patients accessing our services, offering follow-up care and ensuring proper treatment pathways.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

  • Education: Must hold a University Doctoral Degree in Psychiatry and be licensed to practice psychiatry in Saskatchewan.
  • Experience: Previous experience in treating mental health and addiction clients in critical care for long time settings is ideal.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent skills of written ability and verbal communication to efficiently collaborate with healthcare teams and provide clear, concise care instructions.
  • Professionalism: Ability to work with patients and families with empathy, maintaining high ethical standards, and offering patient-centered care.
  • Team Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in working with multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting to support integrated mental health services.

Why Join Cypress Health Region?
Cypress Health Region offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to mental health and addiction services, focusing on transitional care, outpatient counseling, and long-term support for patients in Moose Jaw and rural areas. This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment that makes a meaningful difference to individuals who are struggling with mental health and issues of addiction.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a current CV by email to Carrie Cornelson at PSA-Southwest@saskhealthauthority.ca. Please ensure your CV outlines relevant qualifications, experience, and availability.

For more information, please contact Carrie Cornelson at 306-778-9463. Or

About Cypress Health Region:
Cypress Health Region is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services, including specialized mental health and addiction care. Our integrated approach ensures patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care from a team of professionals dedicated to improving mental health outcomes in Moose Jaw and beyond.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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