Addictions Medicine Physician, MHSU Programs (Various Sites)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking an Addictions Medicine Physician to cover clinic work as part of our continuum of services for clients seeking assistance for mental health and substance use (MHSU) disorders. This role involves participating in team-based care for adults diagnosed with substance use disorders who experience significant impairment in functioning within the community. The population served often has a history of substance use challenges, with or without mental health conditions, leading to hospitalizations, unstable housing, or difficulties with daily living. Other factors may include a high risk for co-occurring medical conditions, refractory treatment history, or risk of harm to self or others. Addiction Medicine Physicians in Vancouver Community settings approach care by placing the patient at the center, engaging in inter-disciplinary team-based care (consultation and/or most responsible provider), providing culturally safe and responsive care for Indigenous patients, practicing trauma-informed care, having a recovery-oriented approach, and including families whenever possible, while employing the principles of community-based addictions medicine care. The physician will work within a team that may include nurses, allied health care professionals, rehabilitation professionals, peers, nurse practitioners, and other physicians, including psychiatrists. Skills required include the full scope of addiction medicine and substance use care, such as medical assessment, withdrawal management, co-occurring disorders, and pain management. Applicants must have completed the BC Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program (POATSP) course and preceptorship and be able to prescribe all oral opioid agonist therapies (OAT). The physician will adhere to organizational guidelines, policies, and procedures, including harm reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices. The role fosters a collaborative inter-professional practice environment to enhance client-centered services and works within a self-directed team to achieve excellence in care.

Requirements

• Current College of Physicians of بك (CPSBC) - Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• A Medical Degree
• Licensure in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
• Completed the BC Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program (POATSP) course and preceptorship
• Ability to prescribe all oral opioid agonist therapies (OAT)
• Must become a credentialed medical provider on the Medical Staff of Vancouver Coastal Health if not already a member.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
• Participation in supervision and teaching activities

Responsibilities

• Participate in team-based care for adults with substance use disorders.
• Provide medical assessment, withdrawal management, co-occurring disorder treatment, and pain management.
• Prescribe all oral opioid agonist therapies (OAT).
• Adhere to harm reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices.
• Foster a collaborative inter-professional practice environment.
• Engage in consultation and/or act as the most responsible provider for longer-term addictions medicine care.
• Provide culturally safe and responsive care for Indigenous patients.
• Practice trauma-informed care.
• Employ a recovery-oriented approach.
• Include families whenever possible.
• Employ the principles of community-based addictions medicine care.
• Supervise and teach medical students and residents (desirable).

Benefits

• Employer-paid training
• Leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level