Psychiatry

HealthMatch BC; Chilliwack; Remote; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to join their Virtual Psychiatry Unit. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver acute mental health and substance use care remotely, utilizing cutting-edge virtual methods. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring continuity of care while engaging with patients directly in their homes. This role emphasizes collaboration, patient advocacy, and education, making it ideal for those passionate about mental health. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a flexible, remote setting while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Chilliwack.

Qualifications

• Must possess a CPSBC license and CMPA membership.
• Experience in virtual patient care and outreach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-tier care to adult patients via virtual channels.
• Engage in outreach and consultation for patient care.

Skills

Psychiatry

Mental Health Care

Consultation

Patient Advocacy

Education

Medical Degree

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Job description

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License. Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) membership. Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC). Eligible to apply.

Role and Facility Information

Fraser Health (FH) is the primary health care provider for nearly two million people across 20 diverse communities, from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. It is also home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our services are delivered by a dedicated team of over 45,000 staff, medical professionals, and volunteers committed to serving our patients, families, and communities.

This position offers entirely virtual clinical services, embracing innovative virtual methods to enhance patient care.

The Virtual Psychiatry Unit is a novel approach to providing acute Mental Health and Substance Use care across the Fraser Health Region. It offers an opportunity to work within a team-based, inter-professional environment, delivering care directly to patients in their homes via virtual channels.

As a qualified or eligible Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include providing top-tier care to adult patients, consulting at the Virtual Psychiatry Unit, and engaging in outreach to patients' residences.

This role is fully remote, including virtual on-call duties. Occasional in-person attendance for team meetings may be required.

Your services will include assessment, outpatient treatment, consultation, family meetings, case conferences, discharge planning, and education of psychiatry residents and medical students.

You will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care by fostering positive relationships with all involved in patient care and advocating for patients' psychiatric needs.

If you are interested in this opportunity or have questions, please contact Physician Recruitment at [e-mail].

Located amidst lush farmlands and majestic mountains, Chilliwack offers outdoor activities such as fishing, rafting, hiking, kayaking, and golfing. Its mild climate supports family-oriented neighborhoods and a thriving agriculture industry, with fresh, local food readily available.