Psychiatry

Role and Facility Information Live and thrive: Medicine and Community in Kamloops, BC Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting. With its name stemming from the Secwépemc Tk’emlúps, meaning “where the rivers meet,” Kamloops reflects the land’s geography where the Thompson rivers converge. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc people have inhabited this region for millennia, nurturing a deep connection to their ancestral territory. Today, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues their legacy, shaping Kamloops’ cultural landscape. Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wildlights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park. With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, we’re fast becoming Canada’s premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45‑minute drive out of the city. With 300 sun‑filled days and the warmest people you’ll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion. Visionary Care: Crafting Your Clinical Path Shape the future of child and adolescent psychiatry in Kamloops. At Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), your blend of expertise and compassion isn’t just crucial; it’s transformative, providing unparalleled care and shaping the trajectory of mental health services for our youngest patients. In this vital role, you’ll join a group of passionate psychiatrists dedicated to the comprehensive well‑being of children and youth. Together, you’ll impact both the hospital and the broader community, ensuring brighter, healthier futures for the young lives we serve. At RIH, your expertise will be pivotal in conducting psychiatric assessments and treatments for patients up to 18 years old. These young individuals are typically admitted through the Emergency Department, emphasizing the crucial nature of your role in their care. The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower includes advanced child and adolescent mental health services, a specialized mental health and substance use inpatient unit, and a 30‑bed general psychiatric unit, featuring 20 general beds, 10 high observation beds, and 3 seclusion beds. Your work will be amplified by the dedicated support of Youth Crisis and Mental Health Liaison workers, creating a robust network of care. Beyond the hospital setting, your influence will extend into the community, where you’ll be a key support for family physicians, pediatricians, and child & youth mental health services. Key Responsibilities Conduct psychiatric assessments and provide treatments for patients up to 18 years old, primarily admitted through the Emergency Department. Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians and social workers. Serve as Most Responsible Physician for patients during hospital stays, ensuring continuity of care. Lead and mentor peers, medical undergraduates, postgraduate Family Practice residents and participants in the UBC‑Okanagan Psychiatry program. Work with clinicians and managers to refine programs, policies and procedures, including transitions to adulthood, eating disorders and substance‑use disorders. Use support from Youth Crisis and Mental Health Liaison workers to deliver integrated care across the hospital and community. Compensation Compensation Type: Combination (fee‑for‑service, sessional contracts and MOCAP level 2). Estimated Remuneration: $420,000–$620,000 for a full‑time child and adolescent psychiatrist. Physician Overhead: None. Benefits and Incentives Vacation Leave with flexible scheduling. Relocation Funding: $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada. Other benefits/incentives vary and will be established when an offer is extended. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Other Hospitals and Health Care Contact for Locum Opportunities Reaching out for a locum: contact Dr. Michael Weitzner at michael.weitzner@interiorhealth.ca. Request Info #J-18808-Ljbffr