Psychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders Program

Join to apply for the Psychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders Program role at Vancouver Coastal Health 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Psychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders Program role at Vancouver Coastal Health Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job TitlePsychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders ProgramWork Site2750 East Hastings StreetStatusPart-TimeStart DateFebruary 10, 2025Compensation TypeCombinationCome work as a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)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 adult outpatient treatment for patients of ages 18 and up suffering from combination of eating disorders and general psychiatric conditions at the Vancouver Coastal Health Eating Disorders Program. The service provides outpatient support and access to treatments for youth and adults with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related eating disorders within the context of a client and family-centered recovery model. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide treatment services.The psychiatrist will work in collaboration with other physicians, psychologists, nurses, registered clinical counselors, social workers, occupational therapists, patients and their families to provide comprehensive clinical care within our treatment team. The psychiatrist will serve as a resource in dealing with mental health and addiction issues and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology & psychotherapy. The psychiatrist will participate in the training and education of other allied health professionals. Active participation in academic activities and clinical care is expected. The psychiatrist should have a good knowledge of Community resources.Service Description The psychiatrist will work as part of a strong cohesive outpatient team located within the Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre providing initial psychiatric assessments, consultations, medication review, referral to group psychotherapy & time limited individual psychotherapy. Excellence in clinical care will be offered based on the best available evidence with treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs. Please direct further questions to the medical manager.Hours Part time, 2-5 half days a weekEducation, Licensing, & ExperienceCanadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory A Medical Degree and eligibility for Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Additionally, the candidate should haveA demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team. A commitment to participate in new methods in health care improvement and delivery. Experience working with general adult psychiatry, eating disorders & interest in teaching Candidates must meet the credentialing requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health. Reporting RelationshipThe psychiatrist will report to the Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver Community.CompensationThe psychiatrist will provide a minimum of 2-5 half-days of work per week in a blended billing model (Sessional and Fee-for-service). Physicians are responsible for their own billings.Please note that a resume and cover letter is required to apply for this position.Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor or click “Apply Now.”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 thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.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. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vancouver Coastal Health by 2x Get notified about new Psychiatrist jobs in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada . 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