Psychiatry

also: Psychiatrist; Adult Psychiatrist; General Psychiatrist; Geriatric Psychiatrist; Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions across inpatient, outpatient and community-based care settings.

Practice Profile

Psychiatrists in Saskatchewan provide specialized medical care for individuals experiencing mental health conditions across a range of clinical settings. This includes inpatient care, outpatient services and emergency mental health support.

Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, psychiatrists collaborate with psychologists, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Responsibilities may include psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management and ongoing treatment planning.

Psychiatrists often balance inpatient responsibilities with outpatient follow-up care, supporting continuity of care for patients. Many roles also include participation in on-call rotations and emergency mental health services.

Opportunities exist across urban and regional communities, offering a variety of practice environments and patient populations including adult, adolescent and geriatric care. Psychiatrists play a key role in improving mental health outcomes and supporting the well-being of individuals and communities across Saskatchewan.

Remuneration

Psychiatrists in Saskatchewan are remunerated through a combination of fee-for-service and contractual payment models. Compensation reflects clinical responsibilities, on-call requirements and involvement in specialized mental health services where applicable.

Up to $480,000 CAD per year

Employer

• Saskatchewan Health Authority