Psychiatrist - General Adult

Interior Health Authority; Nelson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking Adult Psychiatrists to join their collaborative mental health team. These positions offer opportunities for both full-time and part-time work and include responsibilities such as providing psychiatric services and consultative support. The ideal candidates must be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and have a passion for innovative care models. Apply now to enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure in British Columbia.
• Coverage with Canadian Medical Protective Association required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a mental health team for psychiatric services.
• Provide urgent consultative support to hospital units.
• Participate in regional call services if interested.

Skills

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Innovative psychiatric approaches

Consultative support

Education

License with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

ABMS certification in psychiatry (for US-trained physicians)

Job description

Overview

Two fantastic positions are now available for Adult Psychiatrists to join a welcoming rural community setting with terrific lifestyle opportunities. Join a collaborative mental health team of social workers, therapists and outreach nurses, as well as community general practitioners, committed to developing innovative approaches to meet needs for psychiatric services across the lifespan. Full-time or part-time positions are available. Our primary shared goals include meeting community needs using innovative integrated care models, and collaborating with family practitioners to develop and implement a patient medical home model, consistent and aligned with the IHA Mental Health and Substance Use Program and with Ministry and Government priorities. Locum opportunities are also available during the recruitment period. 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.

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a mental health team of social workers, therapists and outreach nurses as well as community general practitioners to develop innovative approaches to psychiatric services across the lifespan.
• Provide urgent consultative support to the Kootenay Lake Hospital medical/surgical units and emergency department, in collaboration with local family practitioners.
• Participate in regional call services to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, if interested.

Qualifications

• You’ll hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• If you’re a US-trained physician with ABMS certification in psychiatry, you may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.
• To practice medicine here, you’ll have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.