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