Psychiatrists are physicians who specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. While psychoanalysis is still practiced, most psychiatrists today provide a wide range of biological, psychotherapeutic, and psychosocial treatments tailored to the specific needs of the patient. Psychiatrists also serve as the medical experts for the mind/brain/body interface.
Like other medical conditions, mental illnesses can range from relatively mild and self-limiting conditions to severe and life-threatening disorders. Psychiatrists treat mental illness which encompasses conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and personality disorders.
Psychiatry uses all aspects of the biopsychosocial model and as such focuses holistically on the patient's body and mind. It is an important speciality with approximately one in five Australians suffering from a mental disorder.
There are a number of different specialty areas in psychiatry. Some different types of specialised psychiatrists include:
You can view the latest jobs available for doctors in psychiatry on Global Medical Careers below.
Responsibilities/Duties: The Specialized Geriatric Services Program (SGS – Clinical Alternative Relationship Plan) in partnership with Alberta Health Services is inviting applications for a Geriatrician / Care of the Elderly Physician to join the Divisions of Geriatric Medicine / Care of the Elderly...
Responsibilities/Duties: The Queen Elizabeth II Regional Hospital is seeking an individual to join our group of General Intermal Medicine Specialists. The successful candidate must have current training and expertise (FRCPC or FRCPC eligible) in General Internal Medicine & ICU. The position will inc...
Responsibilities/Duties: The University of Alberta, and the Department of Psychiatry in collaboration with Alberta Health Services is inviting applications for a General Adult Psychiatrist with an interest in a community focused practice. We presently have a position for a full time community based ...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is inviting applications for an Adult Psychiatrist for a Zone-wide Acute Care Day Hospital located at Alberta Hospital Edmonton. Zone-wide Acute Care Day Hospital This exc...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is inviting applications for an Adult Psychiatrist for a Zone-wide Acute Care Day Hospital located at Alberta Hospital Edmonton. Zone-wide Acute Care Day Hospital This exc...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is inviting applications for an Adult Psychiatrist for a Zone-wide Acute Care Day Hospital located at Alberta Hospital Edmonton. Zone-wide Acute Care Day Hospital This exc...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine are inviting applications for an Adult Psychiatrist to join the Adult Gender Clinic based primarily out of the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC). This clinic is part of a broader Calgary Zone Gend...
Responsibilities/Duties: The University of Alberta, and the Department of Psychiatry in collaboration with Alberta Health Services is inviting applications for a General Adult Psychiatrist with an interest in a community focused practice. We presently have a position for a full time community based ...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services, clinical Departments of Family Medicine and Addictions and Mental Health are inviting applications from Family Physicians interested in providing services to psychiatric inpatients at the University of Alberta Hospital. Qualifications: The position r...
Responsibilities/Duties: The Queen Elizabeth II Regional Hospital is seeking an individual to join our group of Obstetric & Gynecology Specialists. The successful candidate must have training and expertise (FRCPC or FRCPC eligible) in Obstetrics & Gynecology (greater than 1 year of age). The positio...
Responsibilities/Duties: The University of Alberta, and the Department of Psychiatry in collaboration with Alberta Health Services is inviting applications for a General Adult Psychiatrist with an interest in a community focused practice. We presently have a position for a part-time community based ...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services - North Zone, Grande Prairie, is seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Skilled Surgeon, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Cataract surgery, Glaucoma, treatment of Diabetic Maculopathy and Age-related Macular Degeneration with Intravitreal...
Responsibilities/Duties: Adult Psychiatrist, Glenrose Hospital Child and Family Psychiatric Services Alberta Health Services, Department of Addiction & Mental Health in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adoles...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services, Department of Addictions & Mental Health in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, is inviting applications from psychiatrists with expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferabl...
Overview At WellStar we all share common goals. That’s what makes us so successful – and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Georgia, this means we pride ...
Responsibilities/Duties: Covenant Health, in partnership with Alberta Health Services and the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is accepting applications for a General Psychiatrist within the Department of Addictions & Mental Health at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmont...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services, South Zone has a position available in Medicine Hat for a pediatrician with broad general skills including neonatal and pediatric emergency, inpatient and outpatient skills for patients aged 0-18. FRCP or equivalent preferred. Services would be provi...
Responsibilities/Duties: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Alberta Health Services, East Edmonton Clinic - Edmonton Zone – Part time Alberta Health Services, Department of Addiction & Mental Health in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychi...
Responsibilities/Duties: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Alberta Health Services, Stollery - Edmonton Zone – Part time Alberta Health Services, Department of Addiction & Mental Health in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, is inv...
The Location Based on Queensland’s tropical coastline this regional city is a great place to live with a fantastic climate, beautiful beaches, scenic hinterland, historical buildings and well developed modern infrastructure and facilities. Only a four drive to Brisbane you will have easy access to a ...
Modern city of Newcastle. 2 hours north of Sydney. Combine a stimulating career with an attractive lifestyle. Perm Full-Time 1.0 FTE. Great Salary! The Location Newcastle is located 2 hours north of Sydney NSW, and is a modern city that boasts a rich heritage and stunning coastline. Newcastle boasts ...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is inviting applications from Psychiatrists with expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferably with subspecialty training, to take on the role of Psychiatrist in...
Responsibilities/Duties: (YCSP) Alberta Health Services, Department of Addiction & Mental Health in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is inviting applications from psychiatrists with an i...
Online applications are invited for a locum consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry commencing asap. This post is fixed term for 6 monthsThe post attracts a total of 10 programmed activities...
Responsibilities/Duties: To provide services within the Wood Buffalo Region, Child and Youth psychiatry. There are four fulltime Adult psychiatrists presently in the community that would help support Child and Youth psychiatry. Would work with both within the community and with the Mental Heatlh Tea...
Responsibilities/Duties: Specialists in geriatric medicine are experts in organizing and providing health care for older people. In general, they: apply their knowledge of aging, clinical problems of older people and special features of disease in the aged to make accurate diagnoses in frail seniors...
Responsibilities/Duties: We are seeking a family medicine physician with additional training and certification in Suboxone and Methodone treatment to join our primary care physician team in Grande Prairie. In addition to Suboxone and Methodone certification, the successful candidate must have curren...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services, South Zone is seeking to recruit a full-time Psychiatrist at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Psychiatric services include: a 41 bed adult inpatient program, a Day Treatment Program and Clinic, Addiction and Mental Health Clinics and a number of commun...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services, Department of Addictions & Mental Health in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry, is inviting applications from psychiatrists with expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferabl...
The Location Synonymous with great food, wine, waterways and weather this is a fantastic location to spend a few months. This regional city boasts a diversity of cultural, outdoor and sporting activities seldom found anywhere else. Located only two hours north of Melbourne, the area features magnifi ...
Responsibilities/Duties: Alberta Health Services, South Zone is seeking to recruit a full-time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and in the community. Psychiatric services include inpatient and outpatient consultations, a number of community based programs incl...
Responsibilities/Duties: Adult Psychiatrist, Eating Disorders Program University of Alberta Hospital Alberta Health Services in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is inviting applications from Adult Psychiatrist to take on the role of Psychiatrist in the Eat...
Responsibilities/Duties: The Section of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Alberta Health Services (Calgary Zone), and the University of Calgary invite applications for a 0.2FTE clinical position, at the Clinical Assistant Professor level. The position involves 100...
Responsibilities/Duties: The Queen Elizabeth II Regional Hospital is seeking an individual to join our group of specialist Anesthesiologists. The successful candidate must have training and expertise (FRCPC or FRCPC eligible) in the management of Anesthesia including obstetric, dental, and pediatric...
Responsibilities/Duties: We are looking for a physician with training in Family Medicine who will practice in Ponoka, Alberta at Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury (CCMHBI). This position requires a scope of practice that includes inpatient, outpatient, long term care, and on-call ...
Responsibilities/Duties: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Alberta Health Services Edmonton Zone Regional Health Clinics Full Time Alberta Health Services, Department of Addiction & Mental Health in partnership with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Psychiat...
Overview At WellStar we all share common goals. That’s what makes us so successful – and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Georgia, this means we pride ...
