Psychiatry

Northern Health - BC; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Quesnel, BC is seeking a full‑time Psychiatrist to join a collaborative mental health community with strong regional support and interdisciplinary collaboration.

You will work with another psychiatrist in the community and in close collaboration with the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George, with scope including child and youth psychiatry, general adult outpatient psychiatry, inpatient care, and emergency psychiatry, plus virtual care and

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience working with community mental health teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Child & Youth psychiatry, with opportunities for visiting services to Prince George
• General adult outpatient psychiatry
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Emergency psychiatry
• Virtual care services
• Opportunity to establish a private outpatient clinic

Job description

We are seeking a full‑time Psychiatrist to join a collaborative and well‑established mental health community in Quesnel, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist interested in a broad, flexible practice with strong regional support and meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration.

You will work alongside another psychiatrist currently practicing in the community and in close collaboration with the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in Prince George, the regional tertiary and referring centre.

Scope of Practice

• Child & Youth psychiatry, with opportunities for visiting services to Prince George
• General adult outpatient psychiatry
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Emergency psychiatry
• Virtual care services
• Opportunity to establish a private outpatient clinic

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to provide meaningful care in a beautiful rural setting
• Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to mental health advocacy
• Enjoy the natural beauty of Quesnel while making a lasting difference in the lives of patients

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• Commitment to patient‑centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience working with community mental health teams preferred

We offer fully funded site visits and the support of a recruitment/onboarding coordinator dedicated to helping transition physicians and their families into the community.

Location: GR Baker Memorial Hospital, 543 Front Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 2K7 Canada.