Psychiatrist

1 month ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Title: Psychiatrist

Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital

Status: Permanent

Start Date: July 01, 2024

Compensation Type: Combination

Come work as a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

In accordance with the standards of practice and the established vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, the psychiatrist who accepts this position will evaluate, diagnose and provide state-of-the-art, specialized inpatient treatment for patients of ages 17 and up suffering from a wide spectrum of serious psychiatric disorders. The psychiatrist works in collaboration with other physicians, psychologists, nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer-support workers, patients, and their families to provide comprehensive clinical services. The psychiatrist will serve as a resource in dealing with mental health issues and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. 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 care is expected. The psychiatrist should have a good knowledge of community resources.

All physicians working in Vancouver Acute are required to participate in on-call.

Service Description:

The Inpatient service is an integrated clinical program within the Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Centre, which is located on the VGH campus. Providing patient-focused care for people with psychiatric disorders and their families, this program offers excellence in clinical care based on the best available evidence and treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs. The clinical program integrates biological treatments (i.e. pharmacotherapy and ECT) and psychotherapy.

Reporting Relationship:

The psychiatrist will report to the Head and Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver Acute through the Medical Manager, Inpatient Services.

Qualifications:

  • Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Mandatory
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory
  • Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine
  • A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team
  • A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery
  • Experience working with a General psychiatric disorders population of varying complexity
  • Experience with academic psychiatry
  • Publications in academic journals
  • Candidates must meet the credentialing requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health

Closing Statement:

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

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