Family Physician, Venture Program

Family Physician, Venture Program – Vancouver Coastal Health Work Site: Venture 220 East 13th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Status: Permanent Part‑Time Start Date: February 9, 2026 Compensation: Combination The Venture Program is a community‑based short‑term, recovery‑focused assessment and treatment program that provides an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for adults 19 years or older. It offers a safe and supportive environment where clients receive mental health care, develop coping strategies, and build skills to manage their illness effectively. Responsibilities The family physician will provide comprehensive medical assessments, ongoing physical health monitoring, and management of acute or chronic medical conditions that may influence clients’ psychiatric presentation or overall functioning. Responsibilities include reviewing medical histories, performing focused examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing or adjusting non‑psychiatric medications, and addressing any emerging medical concerns that arise during the stabilization period. Collaboration with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals is essential. Participation in case conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and family discussions may be required to support comprehensive treatment planning. The family physician will also assist in coordinating medical aspects of discharge planning, including follow‑up with community primary care providers, specialists, or outpatient clinics. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and comfort working with adults experiencing acute psychiatric crises. Experience in collaborative care, mental health, addiction medicine, and hospital‑based practice are highly recommended. Education, Licensing & Experience Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory Application Information: Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor at or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health? VCH is a world‑class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace bold thinking, smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. Benefits Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr