Psychiatry

Health Match BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funding

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

Kelowna General Hospital is seeking a general adult Psychiatrist to join a growing Psychiatry department. The role offers work across a 30-bed inpatient unit, a 6-bed Adult MH ICU, ED consults, and community-based care, with teaching opportunities for medical students and residents affiliated with UBC Southern Medical Program.

The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program and leadership development opportunities are available through Interior Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide treatment plans for adults with psychiatric conditions.
• Collaborate with clinicians and managers to optimize patient care.
• Assist in development and maintenance of programs, policies, and procedures.
• Teach medical students and residents as part of KGH affiliation with UBC Southern Medical Program.

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Fantastic opportunity for a general adult Psychiatrist to join the expanding Psychiatry department at Kelowna General Hospital. Discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care! Our group of Psychiatrists provides service to KGH’s 30 bed inpatient unit, 6 bed Adult MH Intensive Care Unit, consults to the medical/surgical units and the emergency department, as well as maintain a community based practice. Duties will include, but not be limited to, patient assessment and treatment, collaboration with clinicians and managers, and assistance with the development and maintenance of appropriate programs, policies, and procedures.

This collaborative team treats the serious and persistent mental illness population with intensive case management support. In addition to this, there are multiple opportunities in supporting the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) clinic or the broader community through telepsychiatry. This role also offers teaching opportunities to medical students and residents as KGH is affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program.

For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Combination Estimated Remuneration $250,000 - $400,000, plus MOCAP

Benefits and Incentives

Relocation Funding Available $Relocation reimbursement up to a maximum of $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada.