Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of psychiatrists in a welcoming community setting at Penticton Regional Hospital. This role offers the chance to provide quality care to individuals and families while enjoying a diverse practice that includes both child and youth psychiatry as well as general psychiatry. You will be part of a supportive inter-disciplinary team and have opportunities for leadership development through the NAVIG8 Program. Live, work, and play in a beautiful location where lifestyle opportunities are endless. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in mental health care while enjoying the vibrant community of Penticton!

Qualifications

• Must possess a medical degree and complete residency in psychiatry.
• Experience in child and youth psychiatry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, quality client-centered care in a collaborative environment.
• Engage in teaching medical students and participate in program development.

Skills

Child and Youth Psychiatry

General Psychiatry

Leadership Skills

Counseling Techniques

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

Excellent opportunities for Child and Youth Psychiatrists looking to practice in a welcoming community setting where the lifestyle opportunities are endless! Two positions available to come and join us at Penticton Regional Hospital!

You will be part of our dedicated team of 7 psychiatrists providing the most up to date, comprehensive, quality client centred care to individuals and their families. The 16 bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) offers Acute Mental Health and Substance Use services in a safe, secure and accessible facility for the South Okanagan region. In addition to Inpatient services, our well established integrated Adult Mental Health programs include Short Term Counseling, Community Case Management, Vocational Rehabilitation, Physical Activation, Anxiety and Depression, DBT groups, as well as Seniors Mental Health and Rural Outreach. Additionally, our community child and youth mental health program features individual counselling, group counselling, DBT program and integrated psychiatric services. Enjoy a diverse practice supported by a collaborative and experienced group of caring inter-disciplinary professionals; this team truly creates the work environment you have longed for!

In addition, in this position you have the opportunity to teach medical students and participate in quality improvement and program development activities. In addition to child and youth psychiatry, this position may also be involved with general psychiatry.

Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

For those interested, locum opportunities also available during the recruitment period.

Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email CV to [e-mail]