Associate Physician - Mental Health & Addictions

The Mental Health & Addictions Associate Physician is a licensed physician employed by Nova Scotia Health to provide primary clinical care under the supervision of a fully licensed physician within the Department of Psychiatry of the Central Zone. Participation in the call schedule is required, and work will be in the Emergency Department, Inpatient Mental Health Units, or other areas of service as clinical need and supervisory requirements dictate. Associate Physicians report directly to Department Head via the Section/Division Head of the Department of Psychiatry and indirectly to the Medical Executive Director through the CZ Director, Physician Extenders Medical Affairs.

Clinical Responsibilities