Family Practitioner, Prince George Regional Correctional Centre - BC Mental Health & Substance Use

Provincial Health Services Authority; Prince George; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Family Practitioner for a part-time role in the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on mental health and addiction support while impacting community health positively. The ideal candidate will have the relevant licensure and experience in correctional health.

Qualifications

• Eligible for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC.
• Certification with the College of Family Physicians, or equivalent, is mandatory.
• Experience with psychiatric illnesses and substance use disorders is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Improve access to primary health care and support clients during custody.
• Work alongside other health care experts in a correctional setting.
• Provide care to facilitate reintegration into the community.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Mental Health Care

Addiction Support

Education

CPSBC licensure

Certification with College of Family Physicians

Job description

Family Practitioner, Prince George Regional Correctional Centre

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)

Regular, Part Time (Monday & Thursday)

Prince George, 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 access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to support comprehensive patient care. Your good care can change someone’s future.

“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 at the Prince George Regional Correctional Centre to improve access to primary health care, mental health, and substance use support for clients in correctional centres. The FP is a vital member of the health care team, working alongside other health care experts to provide quality care and support clients during custody and reintegration into the community.

This model offers growth as a Primary Care Practitioner in a supportive environment with multidisciplinary colleagues. Be part of a team where you can serve your community, positively influence incarcerated individuals, and make a difference in their lives.

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:

Kevin P.W. Wang

Advisor, Talent Acquisition – Physician and Scientific Recruitment

Email: [e-mail]

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

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) offers specialized mental health and substance use services across the province, including at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, regional clinics, the Red Fish Healing Centre, and Heartwood Centre for Women. BCMHSUS also provides provincial leadership in health promotion, research, and education.

Part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), BCMHSUS is committed to equitable, cost-effective care for diverse populations. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services.

PHSA and BCMHSUS value diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation efforts, working with Indigenous Peoples to support self-determination and lasting reconciliation, aligned with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.