Hospitalists - Department of Psychiatry - Halifax

The role involves a unique team-based approach to inpatient care, where Mental Health Hospitalists provide comprehensive, compassionate, high-quality care and support patients as active participants in their treatment. Physicians work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and are expected to demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and strong self-direction.

Future opportunities may range from 0.5 to 0.95 FTE, and may include: • Permanent appointments • Term appointments • Part-time positions • Full-time positions • Locum opportunities

Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred level of commitment, areas of interest, and availability in their cover letter.

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications: • Medical degree and current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. • Possession of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) designation or equivalent, or eligibility to sit for the CFPC examination. • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills. • Ability to maintain clear records of patient evaluations and clinical reasoning. • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. • Eligibility for medical staff privileges with Nova Scotia Health.

For information on licensure in Nova Scotia, please consult the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia website 

Application Process:

Please do not apply through this portal.

To be considered for the Mental Health Hospitalist Candidate Pool, please submit your current curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter outlining your interests, preferred FTE commitment, and availability.

Applications will be retained and reviewed periodically. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities arise.

Please email applications to Aleya MacNeil, Physician Resource Manager, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University at: hrpsych@dal.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness.

The University encourages applications from qualified Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. 

The Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University and Mental Health and Addictions, Central Zone, Nova Scotia Health, invites expressions of interest from Family Physicians and Internal Medicine Specialists who would like to be considered for current and future Mental Health Hospitalist opportunities within the Mental Health Program.

This posting is intended to establish a candidate pool of qualified physicians for potential permanent, temporary, part-time, full-time, and locum opportunities that may arise on the general psychiatric inpatient units. While there may not be an immediate vacancy available at the time of application, candidates whose qualifications and interests align with future service needs may be contacted as opportunities become available.