Psychiatrist - General Adult

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking an Adult Psychiatrist to provide exceptional psychiatric care at Royal Inland Hospital and the Kamloops Mental Health and Substance Use centre. This role emphasizes compassionate, recovery-oriented mental health support, with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. Ideal candidates will have eligibility for licensure in BC. Part-time and locum positions available to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• If US-trained, ABMS certification in psychiatry may apply.
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage advanced pharmacological treatments.
• Provide essential psychosocial support and educate patients and their support networks.
• Advocate for seamless integration of mental health care with overall wellness.
• Engage in teaching and mentorship of peers and medical students.
• Pursue leadership roles and professional development.
• Collaborate with inpatient and outpatient teams within the system.

Job description

Overview

Position: Adult psychiatrist at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) and the Kamloops Mental Health and Substance Use (KMHSU) centre. Provide exceptional psychiatric care, advocate for access and quality, and support individuals with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

As a psychiatrist at RIH and KMHSU, apply a compassionate, harm-reduction, and recovery-oriented approach to mental health care, promoting integration with overall wellness and addressing the needs of individuals who are underserved or faced with barriers to care. The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower at RIH offers advanced child and adolescent mental health services, a specialized mental health and substance use inpatient unit, and a 30-bed general psychiatric unit (20 general beds, 10 high-observation beds, and 3 seclusion beds). You will have opportunities for educational excellence and professional growth through mentoring peers, medical students, residents, and psychiatry program participants, with leadership development encouraged.

Part-time hours and locum opportunities are welcome to support work-life balance and service coverage. Interested candidates may inquire about these options through the recruitment team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage advanced pharmacological treatments.
• Provide essential psychosocial support and educate patients and their support networks.
• Advocate for seamless integration of mental health care with overall wellness, using a compassionate, harm-reduction, and recovery-oriented approach.
• Engage in teaching and mentorship of peers, medical undergraduates, postgraduate Family Practice residents, and psychiatry program participants.
• Pursue leadership roles and professional development while contributing to team-based patient care.
• Collaborate with inpatient and outpatient teams within the RI H/KMHSU system and participate in ongoing service enhancements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• To practice in British Columbia, you must have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.