Psychiatrist - Tertiary

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Neuropsychiatrist or General Psychiatrist to join their innovative team. This role involves overseeing a specialized Neuropsychiatry Unit, conducting comprehensive assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create tailored care plans. The position offers opportunities for leadership, teaching, and engagement in research, making it ideal for a passionate professional eager to make a significant impact in the field. Join a supportive environment that values patient advocacy and community reintegration, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Dedicated office space

Opportunities for CME activities

Access to funding for projects

Teaching opportunities for medical students

Qualifications

• Relevant training and experience in neuropsychiatry or general psychiatry.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and participate in treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessments for complex adult cases.
• Lead the multidisciplinary team and advocate for patient re-integration.

Skills

Neuropsychiatry

Psychiatric Assessment

Team Leadership

Biopsychosocial Framework

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Neuropsychiatrist or General Psychiatrist

We are seeking a full-time Neuropsychiatrist or General Psychiatrist with relevant training and experience to join the multidisciplinary team and oversee the 12-bed Neuropsychiatry Unit at Hillside Centre.

Responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessments for adults with significant complexity.
2. Lead the multidisciplinary team (nurses, SW, OT, PT, Psychology, Neuropsychology) and participate in treatment planning conferences.
3. Participate in BC Neuropsychiatry rounds, held virtually, on a weekly basis.
4. Act as a resource for referring psychiatrists/teams and support the transfer of care to partners on discharge.
5. Synthesize and apply a customized biopsychosocial framework, and translate into care recommendations and plans.
6. Advocate for patients supporting re-integration into their home communities.
7. Participate in general psychiatry call at RIH.

Additional Opportunities

• Option to provide outpatient care through the community-based Acquired Brain Injury Program.
• Opportunities for medical leadership positions.
• Engagement in research and quality improvement projects.
• Teaching opportunities for UBC medical students, FP residents, and psychiatry residents.
• Opportunities for CME activities with colleagues at Royal Inland Hospital and access to funding for projects through the Royal Inland and Hillside Physician Association (RIHPA).
• Dedicated office space at Hillside Centre and opportunity to work with 3 other psychiatrists.