Community Psychiatrist – Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking psychiatrists to participate in team-based care for adults who have a diagnosis of major mental illness and experience significant impairment in functioning in the community. The population served includes individuals with a history of psychiatric hospitalizations, unstable housing and/or relationships, difficulties with daily living, concurrent substance use or addiction, high risk for co-occurring medical conditions, refractory treatment history, and risk of harm to self or others. Physicians will approach care by placing the patient at the center, engaging in a team-based approach, providing consultations and longer-term psychiatric care, offering culturally safe and responsive care for Indigenous patients, practicing trauma-informed care, adopting a recovery-oriented approach, including families, and collaborating in the management of concurrent substance use disorders.

Requirements

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Eligible
• Eligibility or current appointment as clinical faculty with University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

Nice To Haves

• A strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology including opioid agonist treatment.
• Familiarity with behavioral and rehabilitative interventions.
• A clinical faculty appointment with the University of UBC Faculty of Medicine is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical expertise within a team-based care model.
• Work closely with case managers.
• Provide psychopharmacology, including opioid agonist treatment.
• Be familiar with behavioral and rehabilitative interventions.
• Facilitate continuity of care between hospital and community.
• Liaise with hospital physicians and staff.
• Conduct occasional outreach visits in the community.
• Perform virtual client interactions.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.
• Supervise residents and be involved in education initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior