Psychiatry

Location Glistening water below lush mountains, dotted with parks frame the Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre; Kelowna. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world class golfing, minutes away from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone with orchards, vineyards and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants, and shops, to art galleries, live music and theatre, this city has it all. Come and experience our four seasons playground and see why life is better here. Facility Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health and is the region’s main referral centre offering a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 ED visits yearly. Adjacent to Kelowna General is the brand new Interior Heart & Surgical Centre (IHSC) which opened in 2015 and is BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland. IHSC is Kelowna General Hospital’s principal surgical site and features 9 specialized operating rooms created for thoracic, urology, neurosurgery, vascular, plastics, obstetrics/gynecology, ENT, orthopedics, general and trauma surgeries with 2 ORs dedicated to cardiac. Our state-of-the-art Centennial Building also recently opened and boasts a total of 360,000 square feet, an expanded emergency and ambulatory care department, larger operating rooms and a rooftop helipad. KGH is also a teaching centre for the Southern Medical Program affiliated with UBC. KGH is entering its third year of training Royal College Emergency Medicine Physicians and also participates in training Family Physicians. With the state‑of‑the‑art Interior Heart & Surgical Centre and new medical inpatient units in the Centennial Building, dedicated psychiatry units for youth and adults, a modern maternity ward, enhanced laboratory and clinical departments in the new Dr. Walter Anderson Building, and an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the University of British Columbia Medical School, KGH has become one of BC’s leading healthcare centres. Practice Excellent opportunity for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the expanding Psychiatry department at Kelowna General Hospital. Discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care In this position you will be part of a team of dedicated psychiatrists providing inpatient and outpatient child and youth mental health services within the hospital and the steadily expanding local community. Those interested or with experience in DDMH would be welcomed. Responsibilities Hospital work will involve psychiatric assessment and treatment of patients up to and including 18 years of age, who are usually admitted through the Emergency Department, supported by a Mental Health Liaison worker to assist with access to community‑based programmes. Manage the Interior Health tertiary Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, a specialised inpatient programme for youth ages 12‑17 with significant psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis, mood disorders or anxiety disorders that require an extended stay for assessment and treatment planning. The unit has 8 beds and runs seven days per week, with length of stay ranging between 10 days to several weeks. Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation with nurses, youth and family counsellors, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, teachers, psychiatrists and other disciplines as needed, ensuring active participation of adolescents, their families and community mental‑health support services. Perform patient assessment and treatment, collaborate with clinicians and managers, and assist with the development and maintenance of appropriate programmes, policies and procedures. Hold active staff privileges at RIH and act as the Most Responsible Physician for admitted patients. Assume care for a portion of new child & youth psychiatric admissions and participate in the general on‑call schedule. Support community work by collaborating with family physicians, paediatricians and child & youth mental‑health services, including programmes for eating disorders, substance use disorders and the Foundry community initiative for ages 12‑24. Provide teaching opportunities to medical students and residents as KGH is affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program. Compensation Estimated remuneration: $250,000 – $400,000, plus MOCAP level 2 Physician Overhead associated with private practice only. Benefits and Incentives Relocation Funding Available: $9,000 – $15,000. Relocation Assistance is applicable for 1.0 FTE positions and is based on move location with eligible receipts. Part‑time opportunities may be eligible for a pro‑rated reimbursement. Incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer. Leadership Development Opportunities The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development programme designed specifically for physicians to acquire the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills required to step into early leadership roles. Senior Level Entry level Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Health Match BC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Psychiatry” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr