Mental Health Services Psychiatrist

7 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary:

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a psychiatrist to participate in team-based care for adults with major mental illness and significant impairment in functioning in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing consultations as required and longer-term psychiatric care when necessary
  • Collaborating in the management of concurrent substance use disorders
  • Practicing trauma-informed care and having a recovery-oriented approach
  • Engaging in culturally safe and responsive care for Indigenous patients
  • Including families whenever possible and employing the principles of community-based psychiatric care

Requirements:

  • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) membership
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
  • Eligibility or current appointment as clinical faculty with University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

Working with Vancouver Coastal Health:

VCH physicians work closely with case managers, have a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology, and familiarity with behavioral and rehabilitative interventions.

Further information:

Please contact Michelle Sylvest, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor, for more details.



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