Job Summary

Job Title: Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Mental Health Team & In Patient Psychiatrist
Work Site: Richmond Hospital
Status: Part-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Compensation Type: Alternative Payment Arrangement

Come work as a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Richmond Hospital Department of Psychiatry is currently seeking a psychiatrist to join in a Permanent position to fill 2 part‑time positions in hospital. Position to start immediately.

• Richmond Adult Mental Health Team (0.3 FTE position), based in the community, provides longer‑term management of serious and persistent mental health conditions requiring an interdisciplinary treatment team. Referrals are primarily from Family Physicians, the Emergency Department, and the In‑Patient Unit.
• Richmond Hospital Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU?)/ED In‑Patient Service (0.45 FTE position) is based at Richmond Hospital and provides services to admitted in‑patients. The Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric assessment and treatment to patients admitted in medical and surgical wards, consult in the Emergency Department, and liaise with the primary‑care team for integrated patient care.
• Richmond Mental Health Out‑Patient Services (OPD) (0.25 FTE) is based in Richmond Hospital and provides consultation and short‑term management of general mental health conditions of moderate severity. The role includes participation in developing individual and group psychotherapy, running groups, and supervising psychiatry residents for their psychotherapy competencies.

Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228‑bed acute‑care facility serving a local population of 200,000 with an additional catchment area of almost 120,000. The hospital is focused on meeting community needs and seeks a Psychiatrist to provide services to an adult population in a team‑based model.

Richmond is the fourth‑most‑populous and fast‑growing municipality in Metro Vancouver. The hospital is undergoing a campus‑wide expansion and renewal, with a new acute‑care tower planned for completion in 2028.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Provisional
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Eligible
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Desired

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health‑care workers must report their vaccine and infection history during onboarding.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world‑class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, serving more than one million BC residents. We embrace bold thinking, smart risk‑taking, and “going first” to achieve the best outcomes for patients and families.

• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical‑incident services, and innovative wellness programs for employees and immediate families
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

VCH values equity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and all gender identities and sexual orientations.

VCH is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.