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Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
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

About the role

Job Summary

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

Richmond is a diverse ‘young’ city thriving with families in all stages of life. It is located just south of Vancouver, BC. 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 program is comprised of 3 units: a child and youth outpatient mental health service, integrated youth outreach, and Richmond School Program. Assessments and evidence-informed treatments are provided to children in conjunction with their families. CAP team members function together as a “Working Group”, with an expectancy to collaborate reflectively.

The Program is closely linked with Dept of Psychiatry RH, and UBC Faculty of Medicine, innovates and collaborates in educational and research projects.

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

  • 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 students, residents and other 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:

  • A good knowledge of child relational/developmental/psycho therapeutic theory and practice is essential.

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

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.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

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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

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