145078 - General Adult Psychiatrist

Work Location
HOpe Center 3rd Flr
Supplementary Job Title
Physicians & Medical Staff - General Adult Psychiatry
Position Type
Permanent
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
FTE
1.0
Job Category
Physicians

Come work as a General Adult Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

We are seeking a psychiatrist to work within the North Shore Mental Health Services Program. The successful applicant would work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team providing direct assessments for patients/clients/families with a focus on general outpatient service.

The psychiatrist works in collaboration with other psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, peer support workers, occupational therapists, social workers, clinical counsellors, clients and their families to provide comprehensive psychosis care and treatment.

Reporting to the Medical Leaders, the psychiatrist will be a part of providing evidence-based treatment interventions and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals. Opportunities for the planning, implementation and evaluation of new programs as well as research projects and group work may exist as well.

The city of North Vancouver is a dynamic urban municipality, which combines specialty shopping, thriving commercial areas and diverse housing. It is also an important maritime centre and transportation hub for the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Located at the edge of BC’s Coast Mountain range, North Vancouver is a scenic gateway to an enormous wilderness playground that contributes greatly to the quality of life of its citizens. With a favourable coastal climate characterized by mild winters and warm summers, it is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy sailing, swimming, cycling and skiing. In addition, the Coastal region includes the North Shore, and Coast Garibaldi, Sea-to-Sky, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola. This unique and beautiful landscape offers the best of the West Coast experience.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Provisional
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Desired

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca 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 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.