Psychiatry

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License- Full- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)- MandatoryEmployer Website **Role and Facility Information**: WHO WE ARE: As one of British Columbia's six regional health authorities, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, and delivering service to more than one million BC residents. Dedicated to delivering the highest quality services, VCH is fully committed to supporting healthy lives with the robust resources of 13 hospitals, a number of community health centres, 2,500 physicians, more than 13,500 full-time staff, and over $3 billion in funding. But that's only part of our story. VCH is about something bigger; we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" - on everything from new surgical techniques to funding models - when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We are proud to hold best-in-class awards in everything from research, surgical care and infection control, to harm reduction, community care, communications and community engagement. At our core, we are people-focused with an entrepreneurial spirit that runs deep, where opportunity exists for those with a passion to transform health. WHAT YOU’LL DO: This is an exciting opportunity to have meaningful impact on the delivery of care at Vancouver Coastal Health. The psychiatrist position will be based in Vancouver General Hospital Concurrent Disorder Inpatient Unit at Segal 8. This unit a 20 bed psychiatric inpatient ward at Segal 8. It accommodates 60- 70% patients with acute substance induced mental health exacerbations or substance use and alcohol as a comorbidity. It also accommodates general adult psychiatric patients. It offers excellence in clinical care based on the best available evidence and treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs. The clinical program integrates biological treatments (pharmacotherapy, ECT and Psychotherapy). The Psychiatrist will report to the Head and Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver Acute through the Medical Manager, Inpatient Services. In accordance with the standards of practice and the established vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, the psychiatrist who accepts this position will evaluate, diagnose and provide state-of-the-art, specialized inpatient treatment for patients of ages 17 and up suffering from wide spectrum of serious psychiatric disorders. The psychiatrist will serve as a resource in dealing with mental health issues and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. The psychiatrist will also be involved in innovative treatment interventions and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals. The psychiatrist should have a good knowledge of Community resources. WHO YOU ARE: - Passionate: Passionate about patient welfare you understand the importance of delivering high quality care in the context of complex health care systems. - A Strong Communicator: Understanding the importance of continuous and effective communication, you are highly skilled at listening, engaging and consulting with diverse stakeholders including patients, internal and external healthcare professionals and caseworker teams. - A Leader: have the ability to pull together the appropriate data and resources to make sound decisions that are based on fact and supported rationale. The common sense and good judgement to ‘make the call’ or understand the risks associated with certain decisions and able to work well under pressure. Please note successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. Hours The psychiatrist will provide a 5 day per week half time and there are opportunities to work in more than one team as needed. He will be initially responsible for managing 4 acute concurrent disorder patients at a time with the expectation to provide cover for colleague’s vacation. Compensation Blend of BC MSP fee-for-service and sessional funds; physicians are responsible for their own billings. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. **Terms**: **Compensation**: - Compensation Type- Combination- Estimated Remuneration- To be determined- Physician Overhead- Not applicable- Billing Split- Not applicable**Benefits and Incentives**: - Vacation Leave - To be discussed