Mental Health Specialist
5 days ago
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Consultant Psychiatrist to join our team at Island Health in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.
Job Summary:
This locum position involves working on our 15-bed Inpatient Unit, utilizing a team-based care model where psychiatrists collaborate with primary care providers, Emergency Room Physicians, the Crisis Team, and community programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide consultation, develop treatment plans, and facilitate inpatient care as a consultant.
- Educate nursing and mental health staff on care plan development and treatment planning.
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, provide treatment, education, and follow-up for patients as needed.
- Participate in case management meetings and clinical administration meetings.
- Liaise with community institutions and services.
- Contribute to Quality Assurance projects.
- Participate in an on-call schedule, assessing and treating patients across various diagnoses including mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment, addictions, and psychosis.
- Clinical documentation will be maintained in the Island Health hybrid chart consistent with current standards and policy.
Benefits and Perks:
This role offers free shared office space, secretary support, telephone, fax, and email facilities. Additional incentives may be available under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (subject to eligibility).
Community Information:
The Cowichan Valley boasts a temperate climate, diverse landscapes, freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches, marinas, farmland, and outdoor recreational activities like hiking, biking, golfing, sailing, canoeing, and ocean kayaking.
Requirements:
- Eligibility for full licensure to practice psychiatry in British Columbia (CPSBC).
- FRCPC certification.
- Experience in comprehensive psychiatry services, multidisciplinary care, and stepped care models.
- Leadership experience is considered an asset.
- Able to build relationships with other services/staff.
Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 per annum
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