Family Practitioner, Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Team- BC Mental Health & Substance [...]

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Surrey seeks a Family Practitioner for the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment team. This part-time role focuses on supporting clients with complex psychiatric needs during their reintegration into the community. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience collaborating within healthcare teams. Application review begins immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients across a broad spectrum of psychiatric illness.
• Eligible for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC.
• Experience in Correctional Health is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care for clients in a multidisciplinary team.
• Support clients with enhanced care needs in the criminal justice system.
• Collaborate on a supportive inter-professional team.

Skills

Experience with psychiatric illness

Experience with substance use disorders

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Certification with the College of Family Physicians

Eligible for licensure with CPSBC

Job description

Overview

Family Practitioner, Forensic Assertive Community Treatment team (FACT) – Surrey, BC. Regular, Part Time position with BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS).

BCMHSUS provides specialized mental health and substance use services to adults across the province and leads system-wide improvement through health promotion, knowledge exchange, research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Be an important member of the multidisciplinary FACT team, providing quality care for clients and helping them live an active life as they reintegrate into the community.
• Work within a new service delivery model to support clients with enhanced care needs who are involved in the criminal justice system.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals on a supportive, inter-professional team in an environment that supports professional growth as a Primary Care Practitioner.
• Serve a population with complex psychiatric needs in the community setting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with patients across a broad spectrum of psychiatric illness, substance use disorders, and personality difficulties is an advantage.
• Eligible for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC.
• Certification with the College of Family Physicians, or equivalent, is mandatory.
• Experience in Correctional Health and/or additional certification or training is an asset.

Application Process

To apply in confidence, please send your curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest to:

Heather Finn, Advisor, Talent Acquisition - Physician Recruitment

Email: [e-mail]

Application will be reviewed immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

About PHSA and BCMHSUS

PHSA together with BCMHSUS took on responsibility for the delivery of health care services in BC Correctional Health Services facilities in October 2017. BCMHSUS is mandated to improve the quality and continuity of care for clients across the province during their time in correctional facilities and as they reintegrate into the community.

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values include Respect people, Be compassionate, Dare to innovate, Cultivate partnerships, Serve with purpose.

Equity, Reconciliation and Contact

PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Reconciliation is an ongoing process; we support the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and work toward Indigenous self-determination and lasting reconciliation.

For more information, learn about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services