Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Mental Health Team & In Patient
Top Benefits
About the role
Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Mental Health Team & In Patient
Work Location Richmond Hospital
Supplementary Job Title Physicians & Medical Staff - General Adult Psychiatry
Labour Agreement Medical Staff
Position Type Locum
Job Status Regular Full-Time
Job Category Physicians
Job Summary
| Job Title: | Psychiatrist |
| Work Site: | Richmond Hospital |
| Status: | Locum |
| Start Date: | February 19, 2025 |
| Compensation Type: | Alternative Payment Arrangement |
Come work as Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Richmond Hospital Department of Psychiatry is currently seeking a psychiatrist to join. Position to start immediately.
- Richmond Adult Mental Health Team, based in the community, provides longer‑term management of serious and persistent mental health conditions requiring an interdisciplinary treatment team. Referrals come from Family Physicians, the Emergency Department, and the In‑Patient Unit.
- Richmond Hospital Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU)/ED In‑Patient Service provides services to admitted in‑patients in hospital. 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‑ the‑Patient Services (OPD) offers consultation and short‑term management of moderate‑severity mental health conditions. The role includes developing individual and group psychotherapy, running groups, and supervising psychiatry residents for psychotherapy competencies.
- Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228‑bed acute‑care facility serving a local population of 200,000 (plus an additional catchment of ~120,000). The hospital is expanding with a new acute‑care tower.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Provisional
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Eligible
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.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health‑care workers must report vaccine and infection history during onboarding.
WHY JOIN VAN COASTAL HEALTH?
- Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services, are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; encouragement of applications from equity‑deserving communities
Vancouver Coastal Health is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.
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About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/
Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Mental Health Team & In Patient
Top Benefits
About the role
Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Mental Health Team & In Patient
Work Location Richmond Hospital
Supplementary Job Title Physicians & Medical Staff - General Adult Psychiatry
Labour Agreement Medical Staff
Position Type Locum
Job Status Regular Full-Time
Job Category Physicians
Job Summary
| Job Title: | Psychiatrist |
| Work Site: | Richmond Hospital |
| Status: | Locum |
| Start Date: | February 19, 2025 |
| Compensation Type: | Alternative Payment Arrangement |
Come work as Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Richmond Hospital Department of Psychiatry is currently seeking a psychiatrist to join. Position to start immediately.
- Richmond Adult Mental Health Team, based in the community, provides longer‑term management of serious and persistent mental health conditions requiring an interdisciplinary treatment team. Referrals come from Family Physicians, the Emergency Department, and the In‑Patient Unit.
- Richmond Hospital Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU)/ED In‑Patient Service provides services to admitted in‑patients in hospital. 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‑ the‑Patient Services (OPD) offers consultation and short‑term management of moderate‑severity mental health conditions. The role includes developing individual and group psychotherapy, running groups, and supervising psychiatry residents for psychotherapy competencies.
- Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228‑bed acute‑care facility serving a local population of 200,000 (plus an additional catchment of ~120,000). The hospital is expanding with a new acute‑care tower.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Provisional
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Eligible
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.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health‑care workers must report vaccine and infection history during onboarding.
WHY JOIN VAN COASTAL HEALTH?
- Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services, are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; encouragement of applications from equity‑deserving communities
Vancouver Coastal Health is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Options
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/