Psychiatrist, General and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) 200-1385 (Permanent Specialty)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nanaimo is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to join the Assertive Community Treatment team. The role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals with severe mental illnesses, working in a community-based environment. The Psychiatrist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored treatment plans, ensuring clients achieve stability and enhance their quality of life.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) with residency in Psychiatry required.
• Experience with severe mental illness and substance use disorders preferred.
• Strong skills in medication management and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Engage clients in community settings and provide ongoing care.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Crisis Intervention

Medication Management

Psychoeducation

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our Nanaimo Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. As an ACT Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care and treatment to individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), often accompanied by comorbid substance use disorders and unstable lifestyle / housing. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering intensive, community-based services aimed at helping clients achieve stability, reduce hospitalizations, and enhance their quality of life.

Clinical Duties :

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for clients.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Provide ongoing medication management and psychoeducation to clients and their families.
• Collaborate with the ACT team to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
• Offer crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed.
• Almost all clinical care will be provided through outreach as patients typically have difficulty attending scheduled appointments at the clinic.
• Participate in daily or weekly ACT team meetings to review cases and contribute to shared decision-making.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes social workers, nurses, case managers, rehab workers, mental health support workers, etc.
• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise to the team to ensure high-quality care.

Community Engagement :

• Engage clients in their community settings, including homes, shelters, or other locations, to deliver care in the least restrictive environment possible.
• Support clients in accessing additional health services, housing, employment, and social support resources.
• Advocate for clients' rights and work to reduce stigma related to mental illness.

Documentation and Compliance :

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records and documentation
• Ensure adherence to treatment plans
• Remain current on best practices and participate in ongoing professional development.