Psychiatrist

Overview Join to apply for the Psychiatrist role at Vancouver Coastal Health . Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228 acute care bed facility serving a local population of 240,000 with an additional catchment area of almost 120,000. The position is a full-time, permanent opportunity to work across multiple geriatric psychiatry programs in Richmond. The city of Richmond is located on the Pacific Coast of British Columbia, near downtown Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport and the U.S. border. It offers diverse living options and access to transportation, outdoor spaces and community amenities. Responsibilities Provide an innovative and comprehensive array of psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to support recovery for individuals with complex, co-morbid mental health, addiction and physical health issues. Work within the Richmond Older Adult Mental Health Services program, including outreach consultation and follow-up care with a multidisciplinary team. Deliver specialized psychiatric care for adults aged 65 and older through outpatient clinics, hospital consultations, and liaison services, including rapid access assessments for urgent referrals. Participate in the Richmond Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Consult Service and the Richmond Psychiatry Consult Liaison Program, focusing on medical/surgical ward patients and discharge planning. Collaborate with treating teams, supervise medical students and residents as required, and participate in on-call duties as part of the department roster. Contribute to program planning, implementation and evaluation of new initiatives; engage in education and potential research projects and group work. Qualifications Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full license Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Desired Medical Degree with eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia Must hold / be eligible for specialist qualifications in psychiatry from the RCPSC Must hold / be eligible for Subspecialty certification in Geriatric Psychiatry or possess an accredited fellowship in geriatric psychiatry (Canada/US/UK/Australia/New Zealand) Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine is ideal Candidates must meet Vancouver Coastal Health credentialing requirements Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team; familiarity with Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles Commitment to participate in health improvement and innovative care delivery methods Compensation & Scheduling The position provides 10 half-days of work per week in a blended billing model across the Older Adult outpatient ambulatory care program, Rapid Access Geriatric Psychiatry consults (0.4 FTE), Geriatric Consult-Liaison service (0.2 FTE) and Richmond Older Adult Mental Health Team (0.4 FTE). Collaboration on billings is expected. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health? Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling and incident debrief services for employees and their families Award-winning recognition programs for staff and medical staff Access to exclusive discounts for VCH staff How to Apply Interested in applying? Contact Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor, at or click “Apply Now.” A resume and cover letter are required. All health care workers in publicly funded facilities are asked to provide vaccination and exposure history as part of onboarding, per Ministry of Health policy. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024). #J-18808-Ljbffr