Psychiatrist - General Adult

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated adult Psychiatrist to join their expanding Psychiatry department at a leading hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative team, providing high-quality care to patients with serious mental health conditions. As part of a dynamic environment, you'll engage in patient assessments, treatment planning, and contribute to program development. Teaching opportunities are available for medical students, enhancing your professional growth. Join a community-focused organization that values teamwork and excellence in care, and enjoy a fulfilling career in a beautiful location where work-life balance is prioritized.

Benefits

Leadership Development Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must possess a Medical Degree and complete residency in Psychiatry.
• Experience in psychiatric assessment and treatment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with clinicians and contribute to program development.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Program development

Teaching medical students

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a general adult Psychiatrist to join the expanding Psychiatry department at Kelowna General Hospital. Discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care! Our group of Psychiatrists provides service to KGH’s 30 bed inpatient unit, 6 bed Adult MH Intensive Care Unit, consults to the medical/surgical units and the emergency department, as well as maintain a community based practice.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

1. Patient assessment and treatment
2. Collaboration with clinicians and managers
3. Assistance with the development and maintenance of appropriate programs, policies, and procedures

This collaborative team treats the serious and persistent mental illness population with intensive case management support. In addition to this, there are multiple opportunities in supporting the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) clinic or the broader community through telepsychiatry. This role also offers teaching opportunities to medical students and residents as KGH is affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program.

For those interested, 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.

We are excited to add passionate and hardworking experienced candidates or new graduates to our team at KGH. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email CV to [e-mail]