Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Job Title: Psychiatrist
Work Site: Richmond Hospital
Status: Part-Time
Start Date: June 1, 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 as a permanent fulltime member in the hospital.
- Richmond Hospital 2 West In‑Patient Service (0.5 FTE) – provides services to admitted in‑patients on the 2 West Unit. The Psychiatrist would provide psychiatric assessment and treatment to patients admitted in medical and surgical wards, do consults in the Emergency Department and would liaise and collaborate with the primary care team for integrated patient care.
- Adult Mental Health Team (0.3 FTE) – based in the community, provides longer‑term management of severe and persistent mental health conditions requiring an interdisciplinary treatment team. Referrals come from Family Physicians, the Emergency Department, and the In‑Patient Unit.
- Concurrent Disorders Program (0.2 FTE) – provides specialized psychiatric care to individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance‑use disorders, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across acute and community settings.
Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228‑bed acute‑care facility serving a local population of 200,000 with an additional catchment area of almost 120,000. The hospital is focused on meeting the needs of the people it serves and is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide services to an adult population in a team‑based model.
Richmond is the fourth most populous and fast‑growing municipality in Metro Vancouver. Vancouver Coastal Health is planning a campus‑wide expansion and renewal, with a new acute‑care tower targeted for completion in 2028.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
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 to apply for this position.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health‑care workers must report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. This information will be collected during onboarding.
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. We embrace bold thinking, smart risk‑taking, and “going first” to achieve the best outcomes for patients and families. Join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities.
- 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
VCH supports equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, encouraging applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and all gender identities and sexual orientations.
VCH is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.
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/
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Job Title: Psychiatrist
Work Site: Richmond Hospital
Status: Part-Time
Start Date: June 1, 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 as a permanent fulltime member in the hospital.
- Richmond Hospital 2 West In‑Patient Service (0.5 FTE) – provides services to admitted in‑patients on the 2 West Unit. The Psychiatrist would provide psychiatric assessment and treatment to patients admitted in medical and surgical wards, do consults in the Emergency Department and would liaise and collaborate with the primary care team for integrated patient care.
- Adult Mental Health Team (0.3 FTE) – based in the community, provides longer‑term management of severe and persistent mental health conditions requiring an interdisciplinary treatment team. Referrals come from Family Physicians, the Emergency Department, and the In‑Patient Unit.
- Concurrent Disorders Program (0.2 FTE) – provides specialized psychiatric care to individuals with co‑occurring mental health and substance‑use disorders, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across acute and community settings.
Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228‑bed acute‑care facility serving a local population of 200,000 with an additional catchment area of almost 120,000. The hospital is focused on meeting the needs of the people it serves and is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide services to an adult population in a team‑based model.
Richmond is the fourth most populous and fast‑growing municipality in Metro Vancouver. Vancouver Coastal Health is planning a campus‑wide expansion and renewal, with a new acute‑care tower targeted for completion in 2028.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
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 to apply for this position.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health‑care workers must report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. This information will be collected during onboarding.
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. We embrace bold thinking, smart risk‑taking, and “going first” to achieve the best outcomes for patients and families. Join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities.
- 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
VCH supports equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, encouraging applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and all gender identities and sexual orientations.
VCH is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.
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/