Part-Time Consulting Psychiatrist (Flexible / Supplemental Role)

***This role is designed to fit alongside your existing clinical practice.

About Us
New Beginnings Recovery Home is a residential addiction and mental health treatment program located in the Greater Toronto Area. As one of Canada’s first BIPOC-owned recovery centres of its kind, we are committed to delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that supports individuals from communities that have historically faced barriers to accessing treatment.

We are currently inviting a licensed psychiatrist to collaborate with our clinical team by providing psychiatric assessments for incoming residents. Services can be delivered virtually, on-site, or through a hybrid approach. Opportunities to participate in therapeutic group sessions are also available and compensated separately.

Role Overview
The psychiatrist will primarily conduct psychiatric intake evaluations for individuals seeking admission into our structured 28-day residential recovery program. These assessments help determine clinical suitability for the program and support safe treatment planning.

You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and intake professionals to ensure each individual entering the program is appropriately screened and supported.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric intake assessments for prospective residents (virtual or in person)

• Evaluate mental health history, substance use patterns, medication profiles, and potential detox risks

• Identify clinical concerns or contraindications that may require referral to alternative care settings

• Provide clinical recommendations regarding program admission suitability

• Review and authorize individualized treatment plans when required

• Collaborate with clinical and intake staff on case discussions and care decisions

• Optional: participate in therapeutic group sessions on a limited basis

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor with FRCPC designation in Psychiatry

• Current licensure and good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

• Ability to bill OHIP independently or through an existing group billing structure

• Working knowledge of OHIP mental health billing codes (including K-codes)

• Experience in addiction medicine, community psychiatry, or family mental health care considered an asset

• Comfortable delivering services through secure virtual platforms

• Alignment with trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and client-focused care practices

Schedule & Time Commitment

This role is designed to complement an existing clinical practice.

• Flexible scheduling options

• Evening and weekend availability welcomed

• Intake assessments generally range from 20–40 minutes

• Minimum commitment of two assessments per week, with the opportunity to take on additional assessments depending on availability and program demand

Compensation

We offer a flexible and negotiable compensation structure that may include:

• Hourly consulting fees

• Per-assessment payment for psychiatric evaluations

• Revenue sharing on eligible OHIP-billable services (such as admission assessments and or group-psychotherapy sessions)

Compensation details will be discussed based on experience and level of involvement.

Billing & Collaboration Framework

• Physicians must be open to participating in a collaborative billing arrangement with New Beginnings

• OHIP group billing registration may be required to submit claims for services delivered by other clinicians (e.g., therapists or social workers)

• Revenue sharing applies to applicable OHIP-billed services

Partnering physicians benefit from:

• Consistent referral flow

• Administrative support for scheduling and billing

• Secure electronic systems for records and care coordination

• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary clinical team

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to:

For faster follow-up, you may also CC:

Please include:

• A short overview of your experience with addiction psychiatry and/or tele-psychiatry

• Your general availability for conducting assessments

• Confirmation of your eligibility to bill OHIP

• Your openness to participating in a collaborative billing structure