Family Practitioner/General Practitioner

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Medical Coordinator, where you will lead critical mental health and addiction services. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. You will work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes professional growth and work-life balance, all while being part of a team that values diversity and inclusion. With access to ongoing training and wellness supports, you will be empowered to excel in your career while contributing to the health and well-being of the community. This is a chance to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation and make a real difference.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a full or provisional license with CPSBC and CMPA membership.
• Requires 3+ years of independent clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive mental health services with top-tier operations and care.
• Collaborate with a team dedicated to comprehensive care.

Skills

Culturally Competent

Communicative Excellence

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Thinking

Inspirational Leadership

Decision-Making

Fiscal Management

Quality Improvement

Educational Engagement

Education

Full or provisional license with CPSBC

Membership with CMPA

Certification by Canadian College of Family Practitioners

3+ years in independent clinical practice

Job description

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

Come work as a Medical Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Elevate Your Career at Vancouver Coastal Health

About Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Join VCH where excellence in patient care and professional empowerment converge. We're shaping the future of healthcare in mental health and addiction medicine.

Raven Song Community Health Centre: A Leader in Mental Health and Addiction Care

In the heart of Vancouver, Raven Song is committed to inclusive care for adults with mental health and substance use challenges that affect their functioning. The program is one of seven sites across the city which offers a dynamic environment for healthcare leaders.

Lifestyle Benefits:

Vancouver offers a blend of urban culture and natural beauty, ideal for professional and personal fulfillment.

• Community Amenities: Experience a diverse cultural scene, educational excellence, dining, and arts.
• Professional Environment: Our centre fosters collaboration and inter-professional engagement, supporting high-standard client-centered service.

Role and Impact as a Clinical Lead

• Leadership Role: Drive critical mental health and substance use services with top-tier operations and care.
• Community Impact: Profoundly affect lives dealing with mental health and addiction issues.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Join a team dedicated to comprehensive care and diverse counseling services.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing learning and skill development as a psychiatrist or addictions physician working with a multidisciplinary team.

Work-Life Balance: A role aligned with your professional goals and personal values.
Join Vancouver Coastal Health and make a difference in mental health and addiction services.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners
• Medical leadership in a healthcare organization.
• 3+ years in independent clinical practice

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Culturally Competent: Awareness and understanding of diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
• Communicative Excellence: Exceptional skills in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Conflict Resolution: Expertise in managing complex service delivery challenges.
• Strategic Thinking: Systematic and critical approach to problem-solving and process implementation.
• Inspirational Leadership: Motivate and align team goals with organizational strategies.
• Decision-Making: Effective consultative skills within medical by-laws for efficient care delivery.
• Fiscal Management: Overseeing physician billings and managing program budgets.
• Quality Improvement: Commitment to enhancing service delivery and client care.
• Educational Engagement: Passion for contributing to medical education and research.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Health Match BC.
Please note that a resume and cover letter is required to apply for this position.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

To formally apply, please create a Health Match BC profile and your account will then be assigned to one of the Health Match BC recruitment consultants. Please ensure that you upload your current CV and compose a message to indicate which position you are applying for and provide any supplemental documentation (i.e., cover letter and references) for them to include in your formal application/referral.
You will not be able to directly apply without the assistance of their team.