Psychiatrist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Kelowna seeks a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dynamic Psychiatry department at Kelowna General Hospital. The role involves delivering comprehensive mental health services to youth, engaging with diverse healthcare professionals, and fostering educational opportunities.

Benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Teaching opportunities with medical students

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in British Columbia or eligible for licensure.
• US-trained with ABMS certification may apply.
• Coverage with Canadian Medical Protective Association required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Participate in the on-call schedule and community support.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Treatment of patients

Collaboration with clinicians

Teaching opportunities

Education

Licensure with CPSBC

ABMS certification in psychiatry (for US-trained)

Job description

Position Summary

Excellent opportunity for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the expanding Psychiatry department at Kelowna General Hospital. Discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care! In this position, you will be part of a dedicated team of psychiatrists providing inpatient and outpatient child and youth mental health services within the hospital and the local community.

Experience or interest in DDMH is welcomed. Hospital work involves psychiatric assessment and treatment of patients up to 18 years of age, often admitted through the Emergency Department. The service is supported by a Mental Health Liaison worker to assist with community-based program access. KGH hosts the Interior Health tertiary Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, offering a specialized inpatient program for youth aged 12-17 with significant psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis, mood disorders, or anxiety disorders requiring extended assessment and treatment.

The inpatient unit has 8 beds and operates seven days a week, with length of stay ranging from 10 days to several weeks. Evaluation involves a multidisciplinary team including nurses, counselors, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, teachers, and psychiatrists, with active participation from adolescents, families, and community mental health services.

Responsibilities include patient assessment and treatment, collaboration with clinicians and managers, and contributing to program, policy, and procedure development. You will hold active staff privileges at RIH and serve as the Most Responsible Physician for admitted patients. Participation in the on-call schedule is expected. Community work involves supporting family physicians, pediatricians, and child & youth mental health services, including programs for youth transitioning to adulthood, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Kelowna features a Foundry Centre providing health and wellness resources for youth aged 12-24.

This role also offers teaching opportunities with medical students and residents through the UBC Southern Medical Program. We welcome passionate and dedicated candidates, whether experienced or new graduates. Enjoy the lifestyle of living, working, and playing in a vibrant community.

Leadership development opportunities are available through the NAVIG8 Program, designed to foster early leadership skills in physicians.

Qualifications

• You will hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• If you are a US-trained physician with ABMS certification in psychiatry, you may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.
• You must have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.