General Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatrist (100-2594)
Top Benefits
About the role
The South Island Department of Psychiatry is looking for a full-time or two part-time General Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatrists. The successful candidates will engage and participate in outpatient care at Victoria Mental Health Centre.
The successful candidates’ clinical focus will be on serious and persistent mental illness particularly Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, severe depressions, and severe personality disorders with functional impairment.
The majority of care is delivered via team based care, with a small minority of care being psychiatrist only. Direct care to patients as well as indirect care with allied health professionals will be part of this role. Outreach may be a part of this role as well. Further, telehealth services (primarily videoconference) will be provided at times.
The successful candidates’ will engage in enthusiastic team participation and collaboration with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary approach.
Participation in the evaluation of the efficiency, quality and delivery of the Services is expected by the successful candidate. This may include participation in medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, chart reviews, and incident report reviews.
Participation in the South Island General Psychiatry call rotation is a requirement of this position.
Involvement in the Island Medical Program undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program is encouraged. A University of BC affiliated appointment and membership in the Division of General Psychiatry is available.
Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health.
The successful candidates’ will be expected to participate in all Departmental, Clinical and Operational Team meetings and take on a lead role when required.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Benefits
Furnished office, computer, and administrative support provided.
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
Victoria Mental Health Centre
City
Victoria
Contact
For more information on this and other Psychiatry opportunities please contact:
Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: christal.lawson@islandhealth.ca
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Full Time or Part-time
Remuneration
Fee for Service, Sessional billing, MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
- FRCPC or FRCPC Eligible (desired)
- Demonstrated competency with ECT if providing this service.
- Experience with severe and persistent mental illness in team based settings.
- Participation in teaching, quality assurance and quality improvement.
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
General Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatrist (100-2594)
Top Benefits
About the role
The South Island Department of Psychiatry is looking for a full-time or two part-time General Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatrists. The successful candidates will engage and participate in outpatient care at Victoria Mental Health Centre.
The successful candidates’ clinical focus will be on serious and persistent mental illness particularly Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, severe depressions, and severe personality disorders with functional impairment.
The majority of care is delivered via team based care, with a small minority of care being psychiatrist only. Direct care to patients as well as indirect care with allied health professionals will be part of this role. Outreach may be a part of this role as well. Further, telehealth services (primarily videoconference) will be provided at times.
The successful candidates’ will engage in enthusiastic team participation and collaboration with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary approach.
Participation in the evaluation of the efficiency, quality and delivery of the Services is expected by the successful candidate. This may include participation in medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, chart reviews, and incident report reviews.
Participation in the South Island General Psychiatry call rotation is a requirement of this position.
Involvement in the Island Medical Program undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program is encouraged. A University of BC affiliated appointment and membership in the Division of General Psychiatry is available.
Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health.
The successful candidates’ will be expected to participate in all Departmental, Clinical and Operational Team meetings and take on a lead role when required.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Benefits
Furnished office, computer, and administrative support provided.
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
Victoria Mental Health Centre
City
Victoria
Contact
For more information on this and other Psychiatry opportunities please contact:
Christal Lawson, Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
Email: christal.lawson@islandhealth.ca
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Full Time or Part-time
Remuneration
Fee for Service, Sessional billing, MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
- FRCPC or FRCPC Eligible (desired)
- Demonstrated competency with ECT if providing this service.
- Experience with severe and persistent mental illness in team based settings.
- Participation in teaching, quality assurance and quality improvement.
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.