Permanent Psychiatry

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The psychiatrist works in collaboration with other physicians, psychologists, nurses, psychiatric nurses, research assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, peer-support workers, clients and their families to provide an innovative array of services. The psychiatrist will also be involved in innovative treatment interventions and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals. Active participation in academic activities and clinical research is expected.
The Mood Disorders Centre (MDC) is an internationally recognized integrated clinical and research outpatient facility within the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (located at the University of BC campus) that provides world-class, patient focused care for people with mood disorders and their families. The clinical program integrates biological treatments (pharmacotherapy, neurostimulation, light therapy, exercise) with psychotherapeutic and psychosocial interventions, and models innovative programs such as digital health and measurement-based care approaches.
A Medical Degree and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Experience with academic psychiatry and clinical research.
• Publications in academic journals.
• The psychiatrist will report to the Head and Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver Acute through the Medical Director, Mood Disorders Centre.
The psychiatrist will provide a minimum of 2 half-days of work per week in a blended billing model (Sessional and Fee-for-service). Please include with your application a cover letter, CV and any other relevant documents for review.