Job Summary

Job Title: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Work Site: Richmond Hospital
Status: Permanent – Full Time
Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon
Compensation Type: Combination

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

Rewarding, full-time opportunity for an FRCPC eligible Psychiatrist (Adult and Child/Youth) to work in a balanced inpatient Consult Liaison /outpatient/Mental health Team setting affiliated with the UBC Dept of Psychiatry. Richmond is a diverse ‘young’ city thriving with families in all stages of life. It is located just south of Vancouver, BC.

Richmond Early Childhood Mental Health Program (RECMHP) is located in the Child Health Centre of Richmond Hospital. It is co‑located with Pediatrics and Maternity. RECMHP: a community‑based public mental health service for children 0 to 6 years of age with significant emotional and/or behavioural problems.

The Richmond School Program is located on Blundell Road behind Blundell Elementary School in Richmond. Assessments and evidence‑informed treatments are provided to children in conjunction with their families as well as school‑based personnel.

The Richmond Child and Youth Program is located in a community clinic within walking distance to Richmond Hospital. The Richmond Child and Youth Program is a community‑based public mental health service for children 5 to 18 years of age with significant emotional and/or behavioural problems. The Richmond Child and Adolescent Program (CAP) is comprised of 3 units: a child and youth outpatient mental health service, integrated youth outreach, and Richmond School Program.

As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Report to the Medical Lead for Infant, Child & Youth and the Head and Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Richmond Mental Health & Substance Use Services.
• Have a strong knowledge base in medication management and psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Be involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of new programs and will participate in the training and education of medical and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Provisional
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Eligible

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong community collaborative skills must be demonstrated.
• A good knowledge of child relational/developmental/psychotherapeutic theory and practice is essential.
• Collaboration with other community service providers is essential.
• A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
• A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery.

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.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health‑ and dental coverage and municipal pension plan
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

VCH is a world‑class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.