Family Practitioner, Community Transitional Care Program - BC Mental Health & Substance Use Ser[...]

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in BC is seeking a Family Practitioner for their Community Transitional Care Program in Coquitlam. This part-time role involves improving access to primary health care and supporting clients' reintegration into the community. The successful candidate will work within an inter-professional healthcare team, engaging with complex psychiatric patients and providing essential care. Candidates must have relevant certification and licensure, with experience in Correctional Health being an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in Correctional Health or additional relevant certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to clients during their time in custody and beyond.
• Engage with patients across a broad spectrum of psychiatric illnesses.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Engagement

Education

Certification from the College of Family Physicians

Eligibility for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC

Job description

Family Practitioner, Community Transitional Care Program

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)

Regular, Part Time

Coquitlam, BC

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS), as part of the provincial mental health services continuum, provides a diverse range of specialized, "one-of-a-kind" tertiary mental health and substance use services to adults across the province. These include services located at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital and six regional clinics, the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health & Addiction, and Heartwood Centre for Women. BCMHSUS also provides provincial leadership for system-wide improvement through health promotion, illness prevention, knowledge exchange, research, and academic teaching.

The Enhanced Care Housing Project supports clients found not criminally responsible or unfit to stand trial due to a mental disorder, as they transition out of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital into the Community Transitional Care (CTC) housing program on the səmiq̓ʷəʔelə lands (former Riverview Hospital Lands, Coquitlam). The CTC program offers recovery and rehabilitation services to facilitate a safe and successful transition and reintegration into the community.

We are seeking a Family Practitioner (FP) to improve access to primary health care, mental health, and substance use support for clients, aiding their reintegration into the community. The FP will be an integral part of a supportive, inter-professional healthcare team, providing quality care to help clients live active, healthier lives during their time in custody and beyond. This role offers an opportunity to grow your expertise as a Primary Care Practitioner in a collaborative environment supported by leaders and colleagues across disciplines.

Join a team where you can live and work in your community, positively impacting the reintegration of individuals found NCR-MD or Unfit to Stand Trial, and make a meaningful difference serving some of BC's most complex psychiatric patients.

The work involves engaging with patients across a broad spectrum of psychiatric illnesses, substance use disorders, and personality difficulties, which is highly advantageous. Candidates should be eligible for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC, with certification from the College of Family Physicians or equivalent being mandatory. Experience in Correctional Health or additional relevant certification or training is an asset.

To apply confidentially, please send your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to:

Kevin P.W. Wang

Advisor, Talent Acquisition - Physician and Scientific Recruitment

Email : [e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed immediately. The position remains open until filled.

BCMHSUS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The PHSA plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services across BC to deliver equitable, cost-effective healthcare. Our values include respect, compassion, innovation, partnership, and purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs at: jobs.phsa.ca / programs-and-services

PHSA and BCMHSUS promote employment equity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We value diversity in skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing, shared responsibility. The BC Government's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act marks a significant step toward this goal. We are dedicated to working with Indigenous Peoples to support self-determination and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.