Horizon Psychiatrist General Application

Horizon Health Network is seeking full-time psychiatrists to join our team!

We have opportunities available throughout the beautiful province of New Brunswick and are looking for adult psychiatrists, child and youth psychiatrists, forensic psychiatrists, and geriatric psychiatrists.

Why you should work here

Discover New Brunswick - a safe, welcoming province where work‑life balance is truly possible. Our communities are shaped by rich Indigenous, Anglophone, and Francophone cultures, and offer your choice of ocean, river, or lakeside living. Enjoy short commutes, spacious yards, and endless outdoor activities, all while working with supportive teams who make a real difference in the lives of New Brunswickers. Horizon offers not just a career, but the east coast lifestyle so many people dream of.

Horizon Health Network is the second largest health-care organization in Atlantic Canada, operating 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics and offices providing medical services ranging from acute care to community-based health services to New Brunswick, northern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. With 1,000 physicians, an annual budget exceeding $1 billion and approximately 13,000 employees, Horizon Health Network’s strategic vision focuses on research, innovation and education.

For more information, visit the Horizon Health Network website at www.horizonnb.ca

Incentives & Remuneration

Base salary range $362,517 - $440,740 plus fee-for-service billing opportunities, paid time off (including vacation and education leave), health and travel insurance benefits, sick benefits, and employer-paid contributions to our pension plan.

The compensation range was recently renegotiated as part of the Physician Services Agreement (PSA) negotiations. In accordance with the negotiated agreement, compensation rates will increase annually through 2028, with the agreement scheduled for renegotiation in 2029.

Successful applicants may be eligible to receive the following:

• Recruitment incentives available:

• Urban Incentive: $50,000.00 with a 2-year return of service.
• Rural Incentive: $100,000.00 with a 4-year return of service.

• Moving expense reimbursement is available.

• Provided administrative support and office space.

What you will do

Our ideal candidate will collaborate with other Physicians, Nursing and other Allied medical staff in the following areas:

• Community-based Addiction and Mental Health (AMH) team providing consultations and longitudinal care to patients via in-office, virtual and in-home/LTC visits
• Close collaboration with our outstanding Medicine colleagues including consultations to in-patient and outpatient units
• ECT Service

All members of our department are expected to provide:

• After-hours and weekend on-call coverage for adults and children, providing care for inpatients and consultation to the emergency department (paid stipend and fee-for-service billing)
• ECT Service
• Clinical supervision of medical students and residents
  
  

(Note: These responsibilities are the basic and prime duties associated with this position; other related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network.)

Who you are

• You have a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate studies (residency) in the field of Psychiatry.
• You have experience in collaborative multidisciplinary Addiction and Mental Health care.
• You have Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a valid license through New Brunswick College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB) and become a member of the NB Medical Society.
• You practice medicine in a manner compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values, and strategic directions. https://horizonnb.ca/about-us/our-promise.

The physician must also meet continuing education requirements, adhere to departmental and health authority policies, comply with relevant legislation, and follow professional ethical standards set by regulatory bodies.

Interested? Apply Today!

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care