Geriatric Psychiatrist (locum)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a part-time Geriatric Psychiatrist to join an interdisciplinary team focused on older adults. Responsibilities include direct patient care, consultations, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. We're looking for a qualified psychiatrist who values community-based psychiatric care and is committed to cultural safety and responsiveness.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports available for employees and families

Award-winning recognition programs

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians of Canada.
• Provisional or unrestricted license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Eligibility or current appointment as clinical faculty with the University of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered and trauma-informed care.
• Collaborate in managing concurrent substance use disorders.
• Facilitate continuity of care between acute and community settings.

Skills

Psychopharmacology

Psychological Interventions

Education

Fellowship in Psychiatry

Provisional or unrestricted license to practice medicine

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Work Site

Cambie Older Adults Mental Health and Substances Services - 200-4088 Cambie Street

Job Title

Geriatric Psychiatrist

Work Site

Cambie Older Adults Mental Health and Substances Services - 200-4088 Cambie Street

Status

Locum - Part Time

Start Date

To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type

Combination

Come work as a Geriatric Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Vancouver Community Older Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services require a part time Psychiatrist to join an interdisciplinary team in caring for patients generally over 65 with mental health problems. The team consists of geriatric psychiatrists, other physicians, case managers, counsellors, neuropsychologists and administrative staff. Clinical settings may include outpatient visits, community home visits/outreach, and residential care facilities, along with indirect case reviews within a collaborative care model. All VCH physicians must be appointed as medical staff of Vancouver Coastal Health. On-call participation is optional. Apply today to join our team!

As a Geriatric Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will

• Practice person-centered care.
• Utilize a team-based approach, provide consultations and longer-term psychiatric care as necessary.
• Provide culturally safe and responsive care for Indigenous patients.
• Practice trauma-informed care.
• Include families whenever possible.
• Employ principles of community-based psychiatric care.
• Collaborate in the management of concurrent substance use disorders.
• Provide expertise and consults, and respond to and collaborate with case managers.
• Facilitate continuity of care between acute and community settings, and liaise with hospital physicians and staff as necessary.
  
  
  

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Provisional or unrestricted license to practice medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
• Fellowship in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, and ideally completion of a Geriatric Psychiatry Subspecialty Residency training
• Eligibility or current appointment as clinical faculty with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
  
  
  

Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology and psychological interventions.
  
  
  

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor [e-mail] or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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
  
  
  

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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