Family Practitioner, Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre - BC Mental Health & Substan[...]

Provincial Health Services Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare authority is seeking a Family Practitioner to join the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre. This part-time role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health and addictions, all within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Practitioners will help improve access to care for incarcerated individuals and positively influence their lives in the community.

Qualifications

• Eligible for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC.
• Mandatory certification with the College of Family Physicians.

Responsibilities

• Improve access to primary health care and support for clients.
• Work within an inter-professional healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Mental Health Support

Substance Use Management

Education

Certification with the College of Family Physicians

Job description

Family Practitioner

Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)

Part-Time, Regular

Victoria, 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. You will work within an inter-professional team with access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to support comprehensive patient care. Your good care can be someone’s future opportunity.

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

— Dr. Margaret Robertson, Family Practitioner

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Family Practitioner at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre to improve access to primary health care, mental health, and substance use support for clients in correctional facilities. The FP is a key member of the healthcare team, working alongside other health professionals to provide quality care and support clients during their custody period and reintegration into the community.

This model offers opportunities to grow your expertise as a Primary Care Practitioner in a supportive environment. Join a team where you can live and work in your community, positively influence incarcerated individuals’ lives, and see the difference you can make.

Qualifications

What you bring

• Eligible for provisional or full licensure with CPSBC
• Certification with the College of Family Physicians or equivalent (mandatory)

Assets

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

How To Apply

Please send your CV and a letter of interest to:

Heather Finn

Advisor, Talent Acquisition – Physician Recruitment

Email: [e-mail]

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

About Us

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, Red Fish Healing Centre, and Heartwood Centre for Women. We also lead system-wide improvements in health promotion, research, and education.

As part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), BCMHSUS is committed to excellence, respect, compassion, innovation, partnerships, and service with purpose.

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

We are dedicated to employment equity and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We support reconciliation efforts in partnership with Indigenous Peoples, aligning with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.