Psychiatrist, UBC Hospital

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health invites applications for a Part‑Time Psychiatrist based at Detwiller Pavilion, UBC Hospital. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with complex, treatment‑resistant psychosis within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes psychopharmacology knowledge, participation in training and possible research, and on‑call duties within Vancouver Acute. Clinical faculty engagement and BC licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and licensure eligibility in British Columbia.
• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry from RCPSC or equivalent.
• Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with UBC/BC medical education.
• Experience as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
• Commitment to Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Mental Health.
• Experience with refractory psychosis and addiction psychiatry is an asset.
• Must meet Vancouver Coastal Health credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and provide specialized treatment for patients with complex, treatment‑resistant psychosis.
• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team with physicians, nurses and allied health staff.
• Participate in teaching medical students and residents; engage in academic activities and potential research.
• Provide on‑call coverage as required by Vancouver Acute.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Recovery principles

Research interest

Education

Medical degree and BC licensure eligibility

Specialist psychiatry qualifications (RCPSC or equivalent)

Clinical faculty appointment eligibility

Credentialing with VCH

Job description

Job Title

Part‑Time Psychiatrist

Work Site

Detwiller Pavilion, UBC Hospital

Status

Part‑Time

Start Date

September 1, 2026

Compensation Type

Sessional and Fee-for-Service

Come work as a Part‑Time Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Recovery, Strength, Respect, Resilience

Role Description

In accordance with the standards of practice and the established vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, the psychiatrist who accepts this position will evaluate, diagnose and provide specialized treatment for patients with complex, treatment‑resistant psychosis including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar and other disorders. The psychiatrist is a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team that includes other physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer‑support workers, psychologists, rehabilitation workers, recreation therapist to provide an innovative and comprehensive array of services. The psychiatrist will serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team in dealing with complex mental disorders and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology. The psychiatrist may also be involved in innovative treatment interventions and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals. Participation in academic activities is expected and opportunities exist for participation in research. All physicians working in Vancouver Acute are required to participate in on‑call service.

Service Description

The BC Psychosis Program provides world‑class, patient focused care for people with refractory psychosis and their families. It offers excellence in clinical care based on the best available evidence and treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs and inclusive of families whenever possible. The program serves as a resource to Health Authorities across BC by providing highly specialized services to patients that require pharmacological, biophysical, and psychosocial treatment for their illness because second line treatment approaches have been either ineffective or partially effective.

The 25‑bed inpatient unit established in the Detwiller Pavilion, UBC Hospital has a provincial mandate. Clinical staff are experts in their field, with interest in research on psychotic disorders and the effectiveness of both existing and new treatments.

The clinical program models are strength‑based and aim to support individuals in their unique process of recovery by offering a range of evidence‑based clinical services including psychotherapeutic and psychosocial interventions, integrated approaches to physical health & wellness, and peer‑based programming.

Reporting Relationship

The psychiatrist will report to the Head and Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver Acute through the Clinical Director, BC Psychosis Program.

Compensation

The psychiatrist will provide a minimum of 4 half‑days of work per week in a blended billing model (Sessional and Fee‑for‑service). Physicians are responsible for their own billings.

Health and Safety Policy

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialised groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• A Medical Degree and eligibility for or active licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the equivalent.
• Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
• Additionally, the candidate should have:
• A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
• Familiarity with the principles of Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Mental Health.
• A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery.
• Experience working with refractory psychosis population.
• Experience with addiction psychiatry and the substance‑use challenges that face this marginalized population would be an asset.
• Candidates must meet the credentialing requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health.