Psychiatrist - Geriatrics

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Kamloops is seeking qualified professionals for comprehensive geriatric psychiatric care. This role offers a diverse scope of practice within an inter-professional team, focusing on managing complex psychiatric needs, including severe neurocognitive disorders. Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and research are available. Apply today to join a team committed to positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatric psychiatric care.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and palliative care approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage severe neurocognitive disorders in patients.
• Support transitions in care across various settings.
• Participate in leadership, teaching, and research opportunities.

Job description

Hillside Centre is a 47-bed tertiary mental health facility in Kamloops, BC, serving adults and older adults with complex psychiatric needs across Interior Health. This rare opportunity offers a diverse, regional scope of practice within an inter‑professional team. The role involves comprehensive geriatric psychiatric care, including managing severe neurocognitive disorders, using trauma‑informed and palliative approaches, and supporting transitions in care. There are also opportunities for leadership, teaching, research, and integration with acute, community, or long‑term care settings.

Leadership development opportunities are available through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program.

Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation! It’s better here! Email CV to [e-mail]