New Beginnings Recovery Home is one of Canada’s first BIPOC-owned residential treatment centres dedicated to addiction and mental health recovery.
Located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), we provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed care tailored to historically underserved and marginalized populations.

We are seeking a licensed physician to join our multidisciplinary team in a virtual capacity, conducting initial assessments and 1:1 sessions for clients entering our residential program.

Position Overview

• Role: Virtual Physician — Intake & Ongoing 1:1 Care (co-facilitated)
• Type: Part-time / Contract / Flexible
• Work Setting: 100% Virtual (supporting clients admitted to our GTA residential program)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual 1:1 initial assessments for new admissions to determine clinical suitability for treatment
• Provide medical clearance for residential admission
• Identify contraindications, risks, or special care needs prior to entry
• Prepare and submit concise assessment summaries in our secure EMR system
• Provide in-house referrals to our consulting psychiatrist or other allied clinicians as needed
• Co-facilitate 1:1 virtual sessions directly with clients as part of their treatment plan, in collaboration with registered social workers and other staff. (Involvement of MD could be minimal)
• Engage in brief case discussions with the admissions and clinical team as required

Qualifications

• Licensed MD in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
• Eligible to bill OHIP, independently or under a group billing structure
• Familiarity with K-codes and OHIP-funded mental health billing processes
• Experience in addiction medicine, psychiatry, or family medicine (preferred, not required)
• Competence in virtual care delivery and secure electronic documentation
• Commitment to anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, client-centered care

Scheduling & Flexibility

• Fully virtual — work from anywhere within Ontario
• Flexible scheduling (days, evenings, or weekends)
• Initial assessments: 20–40 minutes per client
• 1:1 follow-up sessions: scheduled as appropriate

Compensation

• Initial assessments: $300/hour (flat rate)
• Ongoing 1:1 sessions: 80/20 revenue split (physician receives 20% of OHIP-billable services). Sessions are delivered by our staff under the physician’s clinical oversight and review.

Billing & Collaboration Framework

• Physicians enter a collaborative billing agreement with New Beginnings Recovery Home
• Group billing registration with OHIP is required to process claims
• Revenue-sharing applies to OHIP-billed services for 1:1 sessions and co-facilitated group participation
• Physicians gain access to:
• Consistent client referrals
• Full administrative and billing support
• Secure EMR and telehealth infrastructure
• Collaboration with an established addiction and mental health care team

Why Join New Beginnings

Joining New Beginnings allows you to contribute to a mission-driven, equity-focused treatment centre, supporting clients at the critical intake stage and throughout their recovery journey.
You’ll provide essential clinical oversight, guide individualized treatment, and ensure safe, high-quality care for every client.

Ready to Join Us?

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Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: From $300.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

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?