Geriatric Psychiatrist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
Job Summary

Job Title: Geriatric Psychiatrist

Work Site: Cambie Older Adult Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Start Date: To be Determined

Compensation Type: Combination

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

The Vancouver Community Older Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services require a part time Psychiatrist to join an interdisciplinary team in caring for patients generally over 65 with mental health problems. The team consists of geriatric psychiatrists, other physicians, case managers, counsellors, neuropsychologists and administrative staff. Clinical settings may include outpatient visits, community home visits/outreach, and residential care facilities, along with indirect case reviews within a collaborative care model. All VCH physicians must be appointed as medical staff of Vancouver Coastal Health. On-call participation is optional. Apply today to join our team

As a Geriatric Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

  • Practice person-centered care.
  • Utilize a team-based approach, provide consultations and longer-term psychiatric care as necessary.
  • Provide culturally safe and responsive care for Indigenous patients.
  • Practice trauma-informed care.
  • Include families whenever possible.
  • Employ principles of community-based psychiatric care.
  • Collaborate in the management of concurrent substance use disorders.
  • Provide expertise and consults, and respond to and collaborate with case managers.
  • Facilitate continuity of care between acute and community settings, and liaise with hospital physicians and staff as necessary.
Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia – Provisional
  • Fellowship in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FPRCP), and ideally completion of a Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Residency training
  • Eligibility or current appointment as clinical faculty with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
  • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

Knowledge & Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology and psychological interventions.
Closing Statement

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

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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