Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Psychiatry

Date Posted: October 20, 2025
Closing Date: November 24, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET (Open Until Filled)
Req ID: 45506
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Hospital Affiliation: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

The Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, and the Department of Psychiatry at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) invite applications for a Geriatric Psychiatrist to provide consultation and ongoing care to older adults (aged 50+).

The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the University of Toronto.
Expected start date: January 1, 2026.

About CAMH

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in its field. As a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, CAMH integrates clinical care, teaching, and research across a broad spectrum of mental health and addiction services.

The Division of Geriatric Psychiatry has a strong research portfolio and collaborates extensively with hospitals and academic institutions across Canada and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultation and follow-up for outpatients and inpatients.

• Supervise and teach medical students, psychiatry residents, and geriatric psychiatry residents.

• Participate in research and academic activities.

• Engage in outreach to transitional care, long-term care, and community settings as required.

• Offer consultation-liaison services for geriatric inpatients in psychiatry and medical units.

Expertise in dementia care, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, serious and complex mental health disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders), and common psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety) is preferred.
Duties may also include coverage for the general adult population during on-call periods.

Qualifications

• MD degree and eligibility for medical licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada).

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.

• Proven experience in caring for older adults with mental health conditions and supporting their families and caregivers.

Compensation

Remuneration is consistent with the compensation structure for psychiatrists in Ontario, estimated between $300,000 and $350,000 per annum, commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until November 24, 2025, or until the position is filled.

Please forward the following materials:

• A one-page statement of interest

• A current curriculum vitae

• Names and contact information for three referees

Send applications to:

Dr. Dallas Seitz
Chief, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
80 Workman Way, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4
Tel: 416-535-8501 ext. 31987
Email: dallas.seitz@camh.ca

⚠️ Note: This position is posted only to the University of Toronto affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button will not be considered.

About CAMH and the University of Toronto

CAMH employs over 4,000 staff and provides outstanding care to over 37,000 patients annually across 118 inpatient and outpatient programs. It conducts cutting-edge research through 11 research centres, trains over 13,000 health professionals each year, and delivers continuing education to 40,000 healthcare providers nationwide.

Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility

CAMH and the University of Toronto are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and persons with disabilities (including those with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact:
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