Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent (100-2591)
About the role
The South Island Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of Island Health are seeking a part-time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services at the Child and Youth Neurodevelopmental Clinic to the Children, youth and adolescents across the region.
It is an exciting time to join our team of psychiatrists! We are offering excellent opportunities to become a valued member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team where you can shape your career to suit your practice preferences.
This outpatient psychiatric service offers a combination of in person and virtual care to island wide children and youth with neurodiverse needs. This includes Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, Tourette’s, language disorders and intellectual disability (if <14 years old). The successful candidate will provide consultations and management (re-assessment, medication management, collaborative care, Mental Health Act documentation) to youth age 6-18 for up to 18 months. The position is supported by a mental health nurse and system navigator and functions in a shared care capacity with primary care providers. The program can offer some work-from-home opportunities with our flexible Virtual Platform and opportunity to participate in program development.
Participation in the Child and Youth Mental Health on-call group is a requirement. This is a MOCAP funded Call Group and includes call for the Queen Alexandra Ledger site and the Victoria General Hospital Emergency and inpatient wards for children and youth presenting with MHSU crisis. Call frequency is determined by the number of Psychiatrists on the call schedule.
As this is a teaching facility the candidate will be expected to obtain a clinical teaching appointment from UBC and be involved in the training of medical students and Psychiatry Residents.
Additional Information:
This position can be combined with other available part-time Psychiatry positions to create a rewarding and diverse full-time Psychiatry practice.
Start Date
As soon as possible
**Community Information **
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People, Victoria is a forward-thinking, active community and the largest city on the Island. The municipality of Victoria is home to approximately 92,000 people with the Greater Victoria region counting over 397,000 residents. The capital city of British Columbia has a dynamic, thriving economy and a vibrant arts and culture scene, with an unparalleled natural environment enjoyed by residents and visitors. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 61 or other private alternatives. The University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College are all highly esteemed post secondary options in the area. Greater Victoria offers a mix of unique neighbourhoods, world-class attractions and urban amenities to make it one of the most livable cities on the west coast.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
Esquimalt Health Unit - Child and Youth Neurodevelopmental Clinic
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
Part Time 0.4 FTE
Remuneration
Sessions and Fee for Service, MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
- Licensure with FRCPC in Psychiatry with demonstrated interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Specialized training and experience in Child Psychiatry - desired
- Experience and training in comprehensive psychiatry services, and skills and experience in multidisciplinary, collaborative care and stepped care models.
- Leadership experience and training will be considered an asset.
- Capacity and interest to build relationships with the other services/staff.
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.
Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent (100-2591)
About the role
The South Island Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of Island Health are seeking a part-time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services at the Child and Youth Neurodevelopmental Clinic to the Children, youth and adolescents across the region.
It is an exciting time to join our team of psychiatrists! We are offering excellent opportunities to become a valued member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team where you can shape your career to suit your practice preferences.
This outpatient psychiatric service offers a combination of in person and virtual care to island wide children and youth with neurodiverse needs. This includes Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, Tourette’s, language disorders and intellectual disability (if <14 years old). The successful candidate will provide consultations and management (re-assessment, medication management, collaborative care, Mental Health Act documentation) to youth age 6-18 for up to 18 months. The position is supported by a mental health nurse and system navigator and functions in a shared care capacity with primary care providers. The program can offer some work-from-home opportunities with our flexible Virtual Platform and opportunity to participate in program development.
Participation in the Child and Youth Mental Health on-call group is a requirement. This is a MOCAP funded Call Group and includes call for the Queen Alexandra Ledger site and the Victoria General Hospital Emergency and inpatient wards for children and youth presenting with MHSU crisis. Call frequency is determined by the number of Psychiatrists on the call schedule.
As this is a teaching facility the candidate will be expected to obtain a clinical teaching appointment from UBC and be involved in the training of medical students and Psychiatry Residents.
Additional Information:
This position can be combined with other available part-time Psychiatry positions to create a rewarding and diverse full-time Psychiatry practice.
Start Date
As soon as possible
**Community Information **
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People, Victoria is a forward-thinking, active community and the largest city on the Island. The municipality of Victoria is home to approximately 92,000 people with the Greater Victoria region counting over 397,000 residents. The capital city of British Columbia has a dynamic, thriving economy and a vibrant arts and culture scene, with an unparalleled natural environment enjoyed by residents and visitors. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 61 or other private alternatives. The University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College are all highly esteemed post secondary options in the area. Greater Victoria offers a mix of unique neighbourhoods, world-class attractions and urban amenities to make it one of the most livable cities on the west coast.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Psychiatry
Facility/Site
Esquimalt Health Unit - Child and Youth Neurodevelopmental Clinic
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
Part Time 0.4 FTE
Remuneration
Sessions and Fee for Service, MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience
- Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).
- Licensure with FRCPC in Psychiatry with demonstrated interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Specialized training and experience in Child Psychiatry - desired
- Experience and training in comprehensive psychiatry services, and skills and experience in multidisciplinary, collaborative care and stepped care models.
- Leadership experience and training will be considered an asset.
- Capacity and interest to build relationships with the other services/staff.
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.