Associate Chief, General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division, CAMH

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  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Date Posted: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: 05/08/2026, 11:59PM ET, Open Until Filled
Req ID: 47534
Job Category: Faculty - Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Psychiatry
Hospital Affiliation: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description: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. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.The General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division at CAMH serves a large population of adults and includes the largest psychiatric emergency department in Canada, five 25-bed inpatient units, a bridging clinic and 7 large outpatient programs including the Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention, Gender Identity Clinic, Mood and Anxiety Services, General Assessment Clinic, Integrated Day Treatment program, Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic, and Work Stress and Health Program.The General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care to those with psychiatric emergencies and admits primarily adults who require hospitalization. The Division is a hub for research and quality improvement focused on improving the mental health care of those in acute care and those requiring care for mood, anxiety, personality and trauma related disorders. Beyond the pursuit of leading-edge research, the division serves as a resource for professionals, organizations and government bodies from a local to international level. The General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division trains a large number of family medicine and psychiatry residents and fellows throughout their training.Role and Responsibilities
The Associate Chief of the General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division will play an important role in supporting the Chief in relation to clinical care, education and quality improvement within the division at CAMH. The Associate Chief will have the following responsibilities, delivered alongside the Chief and other senior leadership:
  • Provide leadership to the physicians of Division, together with the Medical Heads and Clinic Leads in the Emergency Department, Bridging and Inpatient settings, in the areas of operational performance, policy implementation and the meeting of expectations as defined within the expectations documents for the division, including performance management and annual reappointments; chairing medical staff meetings; developing and implementing a Division wide communication strategy.
  • Provide leadership to the quality portfolio of the Division including the Quality Council of the division and developing a culture of quality improvement amongst division physicians and provide Divisional representation at key leadership tables including the Medical Advisory Committee, Clinical Leadership Team, Access and Flow Committee and other related committees.
  • Provide leadership in senior clinical roles including case conferences, participate in quality reviews, reviews of critical incidents, operational reviews in the ED, Bridging and Inpatient Setting.
  • Contribute to the strategic development and business planning process of the Division at CAMH across inpatient and ED care, to include developing of new models of care and care pathways, quality standards, partnerships and research.
  • Provide mentorship and support career development for CAMH physicians in the Division in collaboration with the Chief, including a focus on mentorship in education and creative professional activities
  • Provide leadership on the Education mission of the Division and work with the Education Coordinators, CAMH Education Directors and the University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry to ensure excellence in educational opportunities for interdisciplinary staff, physicians and trainees in all areas of the Division with a focus on the ED, Bridging and inpatient settings
  • Promote and contribute to the research agenda, including encouraging all staff physicians to be supportive of and involved in research projects.
  • Promote and contribute to creative professional activities of the Division, including encouraging all staff to be supportive of and involved in innovation and service development.
  • Clinical responsibilities can include inpatient beds and work in the Emergency Department.
Applicants must hold a graduate degree and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The successful must be eligible for academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, at the University of Toronto. Academic rank will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. English language proficiency is required.This is a full-time position with estimated remuneration in the range of $350,000 - 450,000 per annum based on a combination of one day of protected time for administrative, clinical stipends, fees for service, funding through Academic and Educational Trust Funds, and on-call stipends. Benefits are not included. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4. This leadership role, responsibilities, committee roles and service committee will require that the Associate Chief work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week on average.At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.The position is a 3-year term with the possibility of renewal for an additional 5 years.Review of applications will start on May 1, 2026. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a copy of their curriculum vitae and the names of three references via email to:
Dr. Daniel Blumberger
Chief, General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
1025 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4
Daniel.Blumberger@camh.caFor more information about the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, please visit . To learn more about the University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry, please visitCAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T affiliated hospital job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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