(PERMANENT FULL TIME) MEDICAL DIRECTOR - FORENSIC PROGRAM

Job Description

Overview

(PERMANENT FULL TIME) MEDICAL DIRECTOR - FORENSIC PROGRAM at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Reporting to the Vice-President, Medical Affairs, the Forensic Program Medical Director leads the program in collaboration with the Administrative Director according to the Board's strategic directions. The Medical Director oversees all aspects of medical care, provides medical leadership for the program, and addresses issues as they arise. This role includes leadership across quality assurance, utilization management, workplace safety, recruitment, clinical oversight, physician coverage, mentoring and evaluation of medical staff, and contribution to clinical oversight and evaluation of other health professionals. The Medical Director will provide content expertise and lead or support quality improvement initiatives, including the implementation of Quality Standards.

Ontario Shores is a public hospital located in Whitby, Ontario, affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, with a focus on innovative, evidence-based care in a recovery‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for the Forensic Program and oversee all aspects of medical care.
• Lead in quality assurance, utilization management, and workplace safety.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor and evaluate medical staff; coordinate physician coverage and clinical oversight.
• Contribute to the clinical oversight and evaluation of other health professionals.
• Lead or support quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of Quality Standards.

Qualifications

• FRCPC with subspecialty qualification in Forensic Psychiatry or equivalent, and eligibility for Ontario licensure.
• Evidence-supported practice, innovation, and integrated service delivery in an inter-professional team environment.
• Progressive senior healthcare leadership experience in complex, integrated care settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health theory and practice, regulatory frameworks, and evidence-based care models.
• Ability to function as a designate of the Person-in-Charge.

Program and Community Details

• Ontario Shores Forensic Program comprises approximately 138 assessment, general, and secure beds and supports about 130 forensic outpatients.
• Location: Whitby, Ontario, just east of Toronto, on 76 acres of Lake Ontario shoreline.

How to Apply

Please forward a CV in confidence to: Dr. Phil Klassen, VP Medical Affairs, Klassenp@ontarioshores.ca