Are you a specialist Psychiatrist (MD, FRCPC or equivalent) in Canada, interested in leveraging your expertise through a flexible remote private practice model? Mentalzon.com offers you the opportunity to deliver high-quality psychiatric consultations and care on your own terms. We are a modern platform dedicated to connecting skilled, compassionate medical specialists like you with individuals across Canada actively seeking private psychiatric services online. Manage your schedule, focus on patient care, and expand your reach without the traditional overhead.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com facilitates direct connections between qualified medical and mental health professionals and individuals across Canada seeking private services. Our mission is to empower specialists to build or extend their independent practice, manage their schedules effectively, and reach patients who need their expertise, all through a secure and seamless online experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Remote Psychiatric Services: Conduct expert online psychiatric assessments and diagnostic consultations. Develop and manage comprehensive treatment plans, including medication management and/or psychotherapy as appropriate.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based practices and provincial/territorial telepsychiatry and prescribing guidelines.
• Maintain Professional Medical Records: Ensure accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of all patient encounters, adhering to the standards of your provincial/territorial College of Physicians and Surgeons, ethical guidelines, and relevant privacy legislation (e.g., PIPEDA, PHIPA, PIPA).
• Uphold Ethical and Professional Standards: Practice strictly in accordance with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Code of Ethics and Professionalism, and the standards of proficiency and conduct outlined by your provincial/territorial College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Direct Patient Interaction: Manage patient communications regarding appointments, treatment plans, and service fees directly (for private pay services). Maintain your own diary and scheduling.
• Adherence to Telehealth Guidelines: Comply with all applicable telehealth/telemedicine policies and standards set by your medical regulatory authority(ies), particularly concerning inter-provincial consultations and remote prescribing.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification: Medical Doctor (MD) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure: Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in good standing from one or more Canadian provincial or territorial College(s) of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Specialist Certification: Certification in Psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) or an equivalent specialist certification in Psychiatry recognized by a Canadian provincial medical regulatory authority (e.g., Certificat de spécialiste en psychiatrie du Collège des médecins du Québec).
• Experience: Proven post-specialization experience in providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment (including medication management and psychotherapy).
• Prescribing Authority: Full authority to prescribe medications, including controlled substances where appropriate and in compliance with all regulations, in your province(s) of licensure. Thorough understanding of guidelines for remote prescribing.
• Professional Liability: Current membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or equivalent medical liability protection recognized in Canada, covering telepsychiatry practice.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work on a self-employed basis within Canada.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using secure video conferencing platforms for medical consultations and familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and e-prescribing systems where applicable.
• Professional Environment: Access to a stable high-speed internet connection and a private, secure workspace compliant with medical confidentiality standards.
• Core Competencies: Excellent diagnostic acumen, clinical judgment, communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, professionalism, reliability, cultural competence, and self-management skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Significant experience in telepsychiatry practice.
• Licensure in multiple Canadian provinces/territories.
• Fellowship training or recognized expertise in a psychiatric subspecialty (e.g., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry).
• Established private practice experience.
• Proficiency in delivering specific evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g., CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy).
• Bilingualism (English/French) or proficiency in other languages relevant to Canadian populations.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis for Private Pay Services):

• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose your own working hours, whether part-time or full-time, to fit your lifestyle and other professional commitments.
• Full Autonomy: You control your schedule, types of consultations offered (within psychiatric scope), and approach to care, consistent with professional medical standards.
• Work from Anywhere (Canada): Provide services remotely from any location within Canada. Crucially, you must ensure you are appropriately licensed in the province/territory where the patient is located at the time of service, in accordance with all inter-jurisdictional practice policies of the relevant medical regulatory authorities.
• Direct Patient Payment: Establish your own competitive sessional rates for private psychiatric services. Agree on terms and receive payments directly from patients. (Note: Private practice consultation rates for Psychiatrists in Canada vary and can range from CAD $300 - $600+ per hour, with follow-up appointments potentially differing).
• Platform Reach: Gain visibility and access individuals actively seeking private psychiatric services via Mentalzon.com.
• Focus on Patient Care: Minimize administrative tasks as the platform supports patient acquisition and initial connection.
• Technical Assistance: Receive support for using the platform and optimising your professional profile.
• Build Your Reputation: Enhance your visibility through appropriate patient feedback and ratings features (where ethically permissible and aligned with medical professional guidelines).

How to Join Mentalzon:

1. Create Your Profile: Register on Mentalzon.com, detailing your medical qualifications (MD), specialist certification in Psychiatry (FRCPC or equivalent), provincial/territorial medical license(s) (including license numbers), experience, and areas of psychiatric expertise.
2. Upload Verification Documents: Submit copies of your MD degree, specialist certification in Psychiatry, proof of current provincial/territorial medical licensure(s), and evidence of CMPA membership (or equivalent).
3. Await Verification: Our team will review and verify your credentials.
4. Set Your Availability: Define your working hours and preferred methods for patient interaction.
5. Engage with Patients: Start receiving enquiries for private consultations and manage all aspects of the patient engagement, including fees and payments, directly with your patients in accordance with professional and ethical standards.

Why Partner with Mentalzon as a Psychiatrist?

• Freedom and Control: Design your private work around your personal needs and professional preferences.
• Direct Patient Relationships: Foster direct connections and manage the therapeutic journey autonomously for your private pay patients.
• Transparent Platform: Free registration and no hidden platform commission fees on your earnings.
• Increased Visibility: Leverage Mentalzon's marketing efforts to connect with individuals seeking private psychiatric care.

If you are a certified Psychiatrist in Canada, licensed for independent practice and interested in the flexibility and autonomy of remote private pay consultations, join Mentalzon.com today. Connect with patients seeking your specialized medical expertise and build a private practice component that truly works for you.

Note: Specialist certification in Psychiatry (FRCPC or equivalent) and current licensure with a Canadian provincial/territorial College of Physicians and Surgeons are essential to practice as a Psychiatrist in Canada. This opportunity is for self-employed medical specialists offering private pay services. You are responsible for ensuring full compliance with all professional, legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements for medical practice in your jurisdiction(s) of licensure and the jurisdiction(s) where your patients are located, especially concerning telepsychiatry, inter-provincial practice, and private billing.