Work Location: UBC Hospital, Vancouver, B.C.
Employment Type: Part Time
Salary: Sessional and Fee-for-Service

Job Description:
The psychiatrist will evaluate, diagnose and provide specialized treatment for patients with complex, treatment-resistant psychosis including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar and other disorders. 

The psychiatrist is a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team that includes other physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer-support workers, psychologists, rehabilitation workers, recreation therapist to provide an innovative and comprehensive array of services. The psychiatrist will serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team in dealing with complex mental disorders and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology. The psychiatrist may also be involved in innovative treatment interventions and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals. Participation in academic activities is expected, and opportunities exist for participation in research.

All physicians working in Vancouver Acute are required to participate in on-call service.

Full job description available at https://bit.ly/4xaePn7 

Qualifications:

• A Medical Degree and eligibility for or active licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the equivalent.
• Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
• Additionally, the candidate should have:
• A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
• Familiarity with the principles of Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Mental Health.
• A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery.
• Experience working with refractory psychosis population.
• Experience with addiction psychiatry and the substance-use challenges that face this marginalized population would be an asset.
• Candidates must meet the credentialing requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and provide any supplemental documentation (if applicable).

Apply now at https://bit.ly/4xaePn7 

Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

Contact: Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to our Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Team at medstaffcareers@vch.ca.