Family Practitioner, Alouette Correctional Centre for Women - BC Mental Health & Substance Use [...]

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services is seeking a Family Practitioner at the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. This part-time role focuses on primary and mental health care within correctional settings, offering an opportunity to significantly impact clients' rehabilitation and community reintegration. Applicants should have relevant licensure and qualifications, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals facing challenges.

Qualifications

• Eligible for CPSBC licensure.
• Required certification from the College of Family Physicians or equivalent.
• Experience in mental health and addiction care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve access to primary health care, mental health, and substance use support.
• Work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team for client care.
• Support clients during custody and reintegration into the community.

Skills

Experience with psychiatric illnesses

Experience with substance use disorders

Experience with personality difficulties

Education

Eligible for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC

Certification with the College of Family Physicians

Job description

Family Practitioner, Alouette Correctional Centre for Women

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)

Regular, Part Time (2 clinics per week)

Maple Ridge, BC

You are a Family Physician seeking to diversify your experience while making a direct impact on people's lives in your community. This part-time opportunity allows you to build your professional practice portfolio in mental health and addictions without the overhead costs of operating a specialty clinic. Work within an inter-professional team with full access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to support comprehensive patient care. Your good care is someone's future opportunity.

"For the last sixteen years, I have practiced Correctional Medicine and I love it. There is never a dull moment; seeing interesting and complex medical patients in a safe environment. I have excellent nursing and administrative support, work part-time, and really enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team. There is no overhead working in the jail and enjoy good remuneration. I would recommend working in Correctional Medicine to anyone with experience in mental health and addictions and who has a desire to make a difference in the lives of inmate-patients."

- Shared by Dr. Margaret Robertson, Family Practitioner

What you'll do

We are seeking a Family Practitioner (FP) at the Alouette Correctional Centre to improve access to primary health care, mental health, and substance use support for clients in correctional centres. The FP is an integral member of the healthcare team, working alongside other health professionals to provide quality care, helping clients live active lives during custody and reintegration into the community.

This model offers the opportunity to grow your expertise as a Primary Care Practitioner in a supported environment with multidisciplinary colleagues. Be part of a team where you can serve your community, influence an incarcerated individual's journey, and make a difference in the BC Corrections system.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Eligible for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC
• Certification with the College of Family Physicians, or equivalent, is mandatory.

Assets:

• Experience with patients with psychiatric illnesses, substance use disorders, and personality difficulties
• Experience in Correctional Health and/or additional certification or training

How to apply

Send your CV and a letter of interest to:

Heather Finn

Advisor, Talent Acquisition - Physician Recruitment

Email: [e-mail]

Applications are reviewed immediately. The position remains open until filled.

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) provides specialized mental health and substance use services across the province, including at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, regional clinics, Red Fish Healing Centre, and Heartwood Centre for Women. BCMHSUS also leads system-wide improvements through health promotion, knowledge exchange, research, and teaching.

Part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), BCMHSUS is committed to equitable, cost-effective healthcare and values respect, compassion, innovation, partnerships, and purpose. We promote employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and support reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples.