Psychiatrist

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) invites applications for a Part-Time Psychiatrist at Detwiller Pavilion, UBC Hospital. The successful candidate will evaluate, diagnose and provide specialized treatment for patients with complex, treatment-resistant psychosis as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes psychopharmacology expertise, participation in training of medical students and residents, and potential involvement in research.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and BC licensure eligibility or active license.
• RCPSC Psychiatry specialist qualifications or equivalent.
• Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment at UBC Faculty of Medicine.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary mental health team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with complex psychosis.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians and nurses.
• Participate in education, training and optional academic activities.
• Provide on-call coverage as part of Vancouver Acute.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psychopharmacology knowledge

Clinical assessment

Education

Medical Degree

Licensure in British Columbia

RCPSC Psychiatry Specialist

Clinical faculty eligibility – UBC

Job description

Come work as a Part-Time Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Detwiller Pavilion, UBC Hospital!

Recovery, Strength, Respect, Resilience:

Tertiary Mental Health Services is committed to collaborating with consumers and families to build on strengths, talents and interests in order to foster a community of hope, growth, and self-determination.

Role Description:

In accordance with the standards of practice and the established vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, the psychiatrist who accepts this position will evaluate, diagnose and provide specialized treatment for patients with complex, treatment-resistant psychosis including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar and other disorders. The psychiatrist is a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team that includes other physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer-support workers, psychologists, rehabilitation workers, recreation therapist to provide an innovative and comprehensive array of services. The psychiatrist will serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team in dealing with complex mental disorders and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology. The psychiatrist may also be involved in innovative treatment interventions and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals. Participation in academic activities is expected and opportunities exist for participation in research.

All physicians working in Vancouver Acute are required to participate in on-call service.

Service Description:

The BC Psychosis Program provides world-class, patient focused care for people with refractory psychosis and their families. It offers excellence in clinical care based on the best available evidence and treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs and inclusive of families whenever posible. The program serves as a resource to Health Authorities across BC by providing highly specialized services to patients that require pharmacological, biophysical, and psychosocial treatment for their illness because second line treatment approaches have been either ineffective or partially effective.

The 25-bed inpatient unit established in the Detwiller Pavilion, UBC Hospital has a provincial mandate. Clinical staff are experts in their field, with interest in research on psychotic disorders and the effectiveness of both existing and new treatments.

The clinical program models are strength-based and aim to support individuals in their unique process of recovery by offering a range of evidence-based clinical services including psychotherapeutic and psychosocial interventions, integrated approaches to physical health & wellness, and peer-based programming.

Reporting Relationship:

The psychiatrist will report to the Head and Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver Acute through the Clinical Director, BC Psychosis Program.

Compensation:

The psychiatrist will provide a minimum of 4 half-days of work per week in a blended billing model (Sessional and Fee-for-service). Physicians are responsible for their own billings.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• A Medical Degree and eligibility for or active licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the equivalent.
• Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
• Additionally, the candidate should have:
• A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
• Familiarity with the principles of Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Mental Health.
• A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery.
• Experience working with refractory psychosis population.
• Experience with addiction psychiatry and the substance-use challenges that face this marginalized population would be an asset.
• Candidates must meet the credentialing requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health