Psychiatrist ( Virtual – Part-Time or Contract) In addition to current salary

Psychiatrist (Remote – Contract or Part-Time)

***This position is structured to fit alongside an existing practice, offering flexible involvement and supplemental income with a minimal workload.

Location: 69 Gradwell Dr., Scarborough, ON M1M 2N1
Organization: New Beginnings Recovery Home

Who We Are:

New Beginnings Recovery Home is proud to be one of Canada’s first BIPOC-owned residential treatment centres focused on addiction and mental health. Situated in the GTA, we offer culturally responsive, trauma-informed care tailored to the needs of historically underserved populations.

We are seeking a licensed psychiatrist to support our residential team through virtual and/or on-site assessments, with optional involvement in group therapy facilitation (compensated separately).

About the Role:

This role focuses on providing psychiatric intake assessments for individuals preparing to enter our 28-day inpatient recovery program and or follow-ups if required.

Key Duties:

  • Complete psychiatric evaluations of new clients (virtually or in-person)
  • Review mental health history, substance use patterns, medication regimens, and potential detox concerns
  • Identify contraindications or red flags requiring alternate care pathways
  • Approve or redirect admissions based on clinical appropriateness
  • Provide oversight and approval for individualized treatment plans
  • Consult with clinical and intake teams to support decision-making
  • (Optional) Co-lead therapeutic groups on a case-by-case basis

What We’re Looking For:

  • MD with FRCPC in Psychiatry
  • Licensed and in good standing with the CPSO
  • Eligible to bill OHIP, either independently or through a group billing arrangement
  • Familiarity with K-codes and other OHIP-funded mental health billing structures
  • Prior experience in addiction medicine, family psychiatry, or community mental health is an asset
  • Comfortable using virtual platforms to deliver psychiatric services
  • Committed to an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach

Availability & Scheduling:

  • Flexible scheduling — evenings and weekends welcomed
  • Intake assessments typically last 40 minutes
  • Weekly assessment load is flexible; a minimum of 2 assessments per week is expected.

Compensation Structure:

We offer a flexible compensation model, which may include:

  • Hourly consulting rates
  • Per-assessment fees for clinical evaluations
  • Split-billing on eligible OHIP services (e.g., psychiatric counselling, admission assessments)

All terms negotiable based on scope and experience.

Billing & Collaboration Model

  • Physicians must be open to a collaborative billing agreement with New Beginnings
  • Group billing registration with OHIP required to submit claims for services provided by staff (e.g., therapists, social workers)
  • Revenue share applies to OHIP-billed services
  • Physicians gain access to:
  • Steady client referrals
  • Support staff for clinical care
  • Secure digital infrastructure for records and care plans
  • Admin support for scheduling, billing, and documentation

Ready to Join Us?

Kindly include:

  • A brief summary of your experience with addiction psychiatry and/or virtual care
  • Your availability for assessments
  • Confirmation of OHIP billing eligibility
  • Willingness to enter a collaborative billing arrangement

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: From $10,632.80 per month

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home

Application question(s):

  • Are you currently licensed to practice medicine in Ontario? (Licensed MD)
  • Are you a member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)?
  • Are you eligible and set up to bill OHIP directly for billable services?
  • Are you open to entering into a collaboration agreement where you bill OHIP and remit a portion of funds to New Beginnings Recovery Home for clinical and administrative support?
  • Do you hold an FRCPC designation in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada?

Work Location: Remote

Back to blog