New Beginnings Recovery Home is one of Canada’s first BIPOC-owned residential addiction and mental health treatment centres. Based in the GTA, we provide trauma-informed, culturally safe care to underserved communities.

We’re looking for a compassionate, licensed physician to join our team either virtually, in-person, or hybrid, providing initial assessments for clients entering our 28-day residential recovery program.

Position Summary:

You will be responsible for conducting intake medical assessments, determining whether clients are clinically appropriate and stable enough to begin residential treatment.

Responsibilities:

-Perform intake assessments for incoming clients
-Review client history (substance use, mental health, medications, etc.)
-Identify contraindications, risks, and detox needs
-Provide clearance for residential stay OR refer to alternate care when necessary
-Supervise overall treatment plan of clients and sign off on it
-Document findings in alignment with privacy and healthcare regulations
-Collaborate with our intake team and provide clinical direction when needed

Additional Requirements:

-Must be Ontario-licensed and eligible to bill OHIP directly
-A collaboration agreement will be required
-Physician bills OHIP for counselling services delivered by New Beginnings staff (e.g., social workers, psychotherapists)
-Physician remits a portion of billed funds to New Beginnings
-In return, the physician receives client referrals, access to qualified staff, clinical infrastructure, and administrative support

Qualifications:

-MD licensed to practice in Ontario
-Member in good standing with CPSO
-Must be able to bill OHIP directly for assessments and eligible counselling services (e.g. K codes)
-Experience in addiction medicine, mental health, or family medicine preferred
-Comfortable using virtual care platforms
-Trauma-informed and equity-centered approach

Time Commitment:

Flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends available)
Assessments typically range from 20- 40 minutes per client

Compensation:

Hourly rate + competitive per-assessment rate
(Both negotiable based on experience)

To Apply:
Send your application directly through mdwork.com or

Send your CV/Resume to info@newbeginningsrecovery.ca
(You may also CC neel.sookdeo@gmail.com for faster response.)

Please include:

-A short note about your experience with virtual care and/or addiction medicine
-Your availability
-Confirmation that you are eligible to bill OHIP directly
-Willingness to enter into a collaborative billing agreement with our organization

Last Mirrored
This vacancy was mirrored to GlobalCareWork.com from MDWork.com on July 4, 2025.

Application Process
Please visit the original posting on MDWork.com, the Canadian physician job registry, to apply for this vacancy.