Addiction Medicine, Family Practice
2 months ago
The Nanaimo Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) program is looking for an Addiction Medicine, Family Physician to provide part-time services with the Complex Care Housing (CCH) Team in Nanaimo. Services will occur on-site at three supportive housing locations in Nanaimo: Samaritan Place, Wesley Street, and Prideaux Place. The patient population consists of complex, difficult-to-house individuals with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, or chronic medical co-morbidities, behavior problems, history of violence, and hoarding, in order to support individuals in retaining housing.
The successful candidate will provide General Practitioner (GP) Addiction Medicine Services to clients living with complex medical conditions, including persistent mental health and/or substance use disorders to all CCH clients at Tillicum Apartments, as well as at various locations as required in an outreach setting.
Services to be provided include:
- Primary care for acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Screening and treatment of STIs and viral blood-borne illnesses.
- Specialty referrals as appropriate.
- Addiction medicine services including assessment and provision of OAT, alcohol anti-craving medications, Safer Supply, harm reduction, and possibly low-risk alcohol withdrawal management.
- Mental health support in collaboration with the program Psychiatrist, including assessment, referral, and continuation of psychiatric medications.
The physician must have methadone prescribing ability and preferably advanced AM skills.
The successful candidate, as part of the multidisciplinary CCH team, will work in collaboration with Nursing, Social Work, Mental Health Support workers, Occupational Therapy, as well as peer support workers and persons with lived and living experience.
Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program. The successful candidate will be required to provide teaching and training for medical students and residents. A clinical faculty appointment at UBC is necessary.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Benefits: Furnished office space, computer, and administrative support provided.
#J-18808-Ljbffr-
Addiction Medicine, Family Practice
2 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timep>The Nanaimo Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) program is looking for an Addiction Medicine, Family Physician to provide part-time services with the Complex Care Housing (CCH) Team in Nanaimo. Services will occur on-site at three supportive housing locations in Nanaimo: The patient population consists of complex, difficult-to-house individuals with...
-
Addiction Medicine, Family Practice
2 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Nanaimo Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) program is looking for an Addiction Medicine, Family Physician to provide part-time services with the Complex Care Housing (CCH) Team in Nanaimo. Services will occur on-site at three supportive housing locations in Nanaimo: Samaritan Place, Wesley Street, and Prideaux Place. The patient population consists...
-
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob Title: Physician Opportunities in Addiction Medicine and Family PracticeAbout AVI Health and Community ServicesAVI Health and Community Services is a leading provider of healthcare services in Nanaimo, offering a range of programs and services to support the health and well-being of our community.Job SummaryWe are seeking experienced physicians to join...
-
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timePhysician Opportunities in Addiction Medicine and Family PracticeAVI Health and Community Services is seeking physicians to join our multi-disciplinary team at our Nanaimo Community Health Centre. We are looking for physicians who can provide a range of services, including assessment and provision of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT), assessment and prescribing...
-
Addiction Medicine Specialist
4 weeks ago
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeJob SummaryIsland Health is seeking a skilled Addiction Medicine Specialist to join our Complex Care Housing Team in Nanaimo. As a Family Physician with expertise in Addiction Medicine, you will provide part-time services to clients living with complex medical conditions, including persistent mental health and/or substance use disorders.Key...
-
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAt AVI Health and Community Services, we are seeking highly skilled Physicians to join our multidisciplinary team in Nanaimo.Role OverviewWe are looking for experienced Physicians who can provide comprehensive care to patients, including those with addiction medicine and family practice needs.The successful candidates will work collaboratively with a team of...
-
Addiction Medicine Specialist
1 month ago
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Nanaimo Mental Health and Substance Use program is seeking a skilled Addiction Medicine Specialist to provide part-time services with the Complex Care Housing Team. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide General Practitioner Addiction Medicine Services to clients with complex medical conditions, including persistent...
-
Addiction Medicine Specialist
1 month ago
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeThe Island Health organization is seeking a skilled Addiction Medicine Specialist to join their team in Nanaimo. The successful candidate will provide part-time services with the Complex Care Housing (CCH) Team, working with complex, difficult-to-house individuals with moderate to severe mental health, substance use, or chronic medical co-morbidities.The...
-
Clinical Addiction Medicine Specialist
2 weeks ago
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeIsland Health seeks a dedicated Clinical Addiction Medicine Specialist to provide part-time services with the Complex Care Housing (CCH) Team in Nanaimo. The successful candidate will provide General Practitioner (GP) Addiction Medicine Services to clients living with complex medical conditions, including persistent mental health and/or substance use...
-
Family Practice Physician
3 weeks ago
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeJoin Our Team as a Family Practice Physician at Island Health!Job Title: Family Practice PhysicianLocation: Downtown NanaimoJob Type: Full-timeAbout Us: Island Health is a regional health authority that provides health care services to the residents of Vancouver Island and coastal communities. We are committed to providing high-quality care to our patients...
-
Physician, Family Medicine Specialist
2 weeks ago
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeAbout This RoleWe are seeking a skilled Physician, Family Medicine Specialist to join our team at Island Health. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary.Job SummaryThis role involves providing comprehensive primary care services to patients in a family medicine setting. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in medical...
-
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeJob OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Family Physician with Addiction Medicine skills to join our team at Island Health, providing part-time services as part of the Complex Care Housing (CCH) Team in Nanaimo.The CCH Team works with clients who have complex medical conditions, including persistent mental health and/or substance use disorders. As a member...
-
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeJoin Our Family Practice Team:We are seeking an experienced family medicine physician to join our well-established clinic in Nanaimo. With over 40 years of history, our clinic has a strong reputation in the community and provides a supportive environment for our physicians.As a family practice physician at our clinic, you will have the flexibility to choose...
-
Project Manager
5 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada Nanaimo Division of Family Practice Full time**The Opportunity**: We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead the design and implementation of primary care projects for the Nanaimo Division of Family Practice. This is a unique time in Primary Care in BC with many recent changes to funding and compensation models within the sector requiring additional leadership and support from the...
-
Family Practitioner, Nanaimo Correctional Centre
5 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Full timeFamily Practitioner, Nanaimo Correctional Centre BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) Regular, Part-Time (two positions available) Nanaimo, BC As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021. You are a Family Physician seeking to diversify your...
-
Family Practitioner, Nanaimo Correctional Centre
6 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada PHSA Full time**Family Practitioner**, **Nanaimo Correctional Centre** BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) Regular, Part-Time (two positions available) Nanaimo, BC **_ As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021._** You are a Family Physician seeking to...
-
Healthcare Project Manager
2 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada Nanaimo Division of Family Practice Full time**The Opportunity**: We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Project Manager to develop and implement quality improvement projects and educational initiatives in Primary Care. In this role, you will work collaboratively with Division members, Health Authority partners, and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve primary care...
-
Mhsu Clinician-addiction Services
6 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time**Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Clinical...
-
Program/office Administrator
6 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada Nanaimo Division of Family Practice Full time**Nanaimo Division of Family Practice** Program/Office Administrator The Division's culture embodies a fun, inclusive work setting that thrives because of our hard-working, dedicated staff and contractors. This is a team environment where you will need to be collaborative, self-aware, accountable, and dedicated to growth and learning. **Team Member...
-
Reception/administrative Assistant
5 months ago
Nanaimo, Canada Nanaimo Division of Family Practice Full timeThe Nanaimo Division of Family Practice (the Division) respectfully acknowledge we work on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw Nation. We are committed to cultivating a culturally safe work environment that reflects our Team’s core values and promotes diversity and inclusion. The Division is a non-profit, member-based organization celebrating over...