Tertiary Psychiatrist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Kelowna seeks a psychiatrist to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for diverse patient populations. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and engaging in various leadership and teaching opportunities. Candidates should hold or be eligible for CPSBC licensure. Apply today to join a dedicated team in a vibrant community!

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• US-trained physician with ABMS certification may practice under USA certified class.
• Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessments and management for youth and adults with disabilities.
• Support clients as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Psychopharmacologic skills

Understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders

Team-based care interventions

Education

Licensure with CPSBC

Job description

Position Summary

Role responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing management where required for youth (age 14 and over) and adults impacted by developmental disabilities and concurrent mental illness with significant complexity.


• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support clients based on outcomes and recommendations of assessment.

Core Competencies

• Strong psychopharmacologic skills with capacity to understand applicable research and novel therapeutics.


• Understand the impact of pre-morbid neurodevelopmental disorders on mental illness.


• Understand and appreciate different therapeutic techniques and adaptations necessary for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders.


• Thorough experience and ability to participate in team-based care interventions working in partnership with allied health professionals.

Additional Opportunities

• Option to blend this position with acute care, and community mental health team roles.


• This clinic works closely with the Interior Health Children’s Assessment Network. Interested applicants may have opportunity to support this program.


• Opportunities for medical leadership positions


• Engagement in research and quality improvement projects


• Teaching opportunities for UBC medical students, FP residents, and psychiatry residents


• Opportunities to travel and provide outreach to regional communities as needed.


• 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.

We are excited to add passionate and hardworking experienced candidates or new graduates to our team. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation!

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CVs & Cover Letters to: Dr. Tochukwu Anyansi at [e-mail]

Qualfications

• You'll hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).


• If you’re a US-trained physician with ABMS certification in psychiatry, you may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.


• To practice medicine here, you’ll have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.