Psychiatrist 100-0994

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a psychiatrist looking to make a difference in a small, vibrant community. This role involves providing both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services on Salt Spring Island, where the beauty of nature meets a warm and supportive atmosphere. You'll be part of an inter-disciplinary team, offering care to individuals with severe and chronic mental health issues. With a relaxed lifestyle and excellent recreational opportunities, this position not only offers professional fulfillment but also a chance to enjoy a rich cultural life. Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a community that values connection and well-being.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychiatrist with FRCPC and full licensure in BC.
• Comfortable practicing in a small community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and community consultation on Salt Spring Island.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to treat adults in the community.

Skills

Psychiatry

Consultation Skills

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Psychological Mindedness

Education

FRCPC

Full Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Job description

The Department of Psychiatry South Island has an opportunity for a Psychiatrist to provide Temporary inpatient and community consultation on Salt Spring Island. Key components of this position include:

1. The position includes consultation for patients admitted to the 19 bed Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island.
2. Outpatient treatment at Salt Spring Island Community Services, providing consultation to Severe and Chronically Mentally Ill, Urgent Short Term Assessment and Treatment, and Drug and Alcohol programs working with the case managers. Four sessions per month of sessional funding available in addition to fee for service billing.
3. Providing general Psychiatry services to adults in the community working with an inter-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate would be a qualified psychiatrist with comfort practicing in a small community with less psychiatric infrastructure. Psychological mindedness, self-reflective capacity, and working understanding of boundaries are assets in a setting when one meets one’s patients on the street every day.

Working in a small community provides the opportunity for a deep sense of belonging, being an active part of a warm and supportive island, and living in a great place to raise a family.

Option to provide on-call services - MOCAP available for on-call services.

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement including:

Start Date: As soon as possible

Community Information: Salt Spring Island (approx 10,000 population) is nestled against the east shore of Vancouver Island located halfway between Victoria and Nanaimo with excellent ferry and seaplane connectivity.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work and live in an area that provides a relaxed lifestyle in a temperate climate with excellent year-round recreation and cultural amenities including but not limited to:

• A large artistic community with a variety of classes, exhibits and performances;
• Outstanding recreational opportunities – sailing, kayaking, hiking, soccer, swimming, baseball, tennis and golf included;
• K-12 education available on island;
• Performing arts center, indoor pool, galleries, shopping and a small community movie theatre;
• Rural environment providing opportunities for hobby farming or access to locally grown produce and farm products.

To learn more about our community please visit the following links:

For Everything that’s Community Health – Salt Spring

Salt Spring Island Community Services and private office

For more information on this and other opportunities please contact:

Temporary - 2 week period. Date range to be arranged by applicant and the Salt Spring Island Recruitment Committee.

Remuneration: Fee-for-Service; Sessional billings; MOCAP

Education, Training and Experience:

• FRCPC
• Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia