Psychiatry - Addictions

ADDICTION MEDICINE PHYSICIANS

Lakeridge Health is one of Ontario’s largest providers of Mental Health and Substance Use services and is currently inviting applications for part-time and full-time Addiction Medicine Physicians to join our team of patient-focused professionals in building a well-integrated system of care in the fast-growing Durham Region. Our program includes Residential Withdrawal Management Services, a Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic, Women’s Residential Treatment Program as well as many other community addictions services and resources. In-hospital addictions services are complemented by Hospital to Home and Opiate Navigator staff.

The candidate will join a vibrant and motivated group, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, addictions counsellors, mental health and addictions nurses, social workers, and an excellent management and support staff.   

Following the recent integration with Durham Mental Health Services, and the implementation of the Epic Clinical Information System platform - providing an integrated health record - Lakeridge Health is at an important step in providing the highest quality of care for patients in the Durham Region.

These positions offer the following opportunities:

·                    Provide services across two acute care sites and in over 20 community locations, including Pinewood Addiction Services

·                    Join a team with a strong commitment to quality, and experience the benefits of measurement-based care, additionally enabled through Epic

·                    Share your knowledge and experience to help develop new psychiatrists through teaching opportunities with the Lakeridge Health partnership with Queen’s University

·                    Grow as a physician and a leader through continuous professional development and various Medical Leadership Positions

·                    Enhance scientific research within psychiatry supported by Lakeridge Health’s well established research department

·                    Collaborate and share in innovative care delivery through in an interprofessional team setting

Lakeridge Health is seeking candidates at all career levels with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to interprofessional teamwork and collaboration.

The candidate must hold certification in Psychiatry or Medicine with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or certification in Family Medicine with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and must hold an independent practice licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 

ABOUT LAKERIDGE HEALTH 

To learn more about our programs and services please visit us online at: 

About Us | Lakeridge Health

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to send your current CV and contact information for three referees to mdcv@lh.ca; Attention: Dr. Kevin Chopra, Department Chief. Phone:  (905) 576-8711 x33720.  

Application closing date:  December 28th, 2025

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.