Psychiatrist - General Adult

Interior Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider in Kamloops as an adult psychiatrist, where your expertise will shape the future of mental health care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility, providing compassionate care to individuals facing complex challenges. With a focus on integrated mental health and wellness, you'll engage in comprehensive evaluations, advanced treatment management, and patient education. Embrace the chance to mentor future professionals while making a meaningful impact in the community. Whether you seek a full-time or part-time position, your contributions will be valued in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing complex mental health challenges.
• Compassionate approach to patient care and education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Manage advanced pharmacological treatments.
• Provide psychosocial support and patient education.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Pharmacological treatments

Psychosocial support

Patient education

Mentoring

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

Shape the future of healthcare in Kamloops as an adult psychiatrist at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) and the Kamloops Mental Health and Substance Use (KMHSU) centre. Your expertise and compassion will be essential in providing exceptional care to those in need, especially for individuals battling complex mental health challenges and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities include:

1. Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
2. Managing advanced pharmacological treatments
3. Providing psychosocial support and patient education
4. Advocating for integrated mental health and wellness care using a compassionate, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented approach
5. Mentoring peers, medical students, and residents, and pursuing professional development

The role offers opportunities for leadership and personal growth, impacting lives and strengthening community bonds. The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower at RIH features specialized mental health services, inpatient units, and a 30-bed psychiatric facility.

We welcome empathetic psychiatrists interested in full-time or part-time roles, including locum positions. To apply or learn more, email your CV to Physician Recruitment or contact Dr. Michael Weitzner.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care