Psychiatry

Health Match BC; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority invites applications for a psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatry at Chilliwack General Hospital and community psychiatry across Chilliwack, Agassiz and Hope, focusing on adult psychiatry.

The role involves assessment, treatment, and consultation within multidisciplinary teams, leading family meetings, discharge planning, and participating in ECT and on‑call rotations while promoting continuity of care.

Qualifications

• CPSBC license required or in process for BC physicians

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and consult general psychiatric patients.
• Participate in family meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across sites.
• Participate in ECT and on-call rotation.

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Fraser Health Authority (FHA) and the Mental Health and Substance Use Program are seeking a psychiatrist. This position involves a combination of Inpatient Psychiatry at Chilliwack General Hospital and Community Psychiatry in the Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope Communities, with a primary focus on adult psychiatry.

As a member of multidisciplinary teams across all sites, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to general psychiatric patients. Your duties will include assessment, treatment, and consultation, as well as conducting family meetings, participating in case conferences, facilitating discharge planning, and collaborating with other physicians and multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will play a key role in promoting continuity of care by fostering positive working relationships with all involved in patient care and advocating for the psychiatric needs of individual patients. Responsibilities also include participation in the ECT and on-call rotation.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the medical education program for University of British Columbia (UBC) undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. Upon receiving a CPSBC license, arrangements will be made to apply for a clinical appointment with the Department of Psychiatry, UBC.

Fraser Health is pleased to share exciting news from CPSBC: updated eligibility bylaws are opening new pathways for International Medical Graduates to practice in BC, supporting your journey to a meaningful and impactful career with us.

Learn more: CPSBC eligibility bylaws updated | College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

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Compensation

Compensation Type Combination