Child Psychiatrist

Job Title: Child Psychiatrist

Work Site: Robert and Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre

Status: Permanent, Part Time 0.3-0.4 FTE

Start Date: June 03, 2024

Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service (FFS) and session contract

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a child psychiatrist at the Alan Cashmore Centre (ACC) to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for infants and children 0 to 5 years of age living in Vancouver who have moderate to severe mental health concerns. Family and parent involvement is an essential aspect of the care.

In addition to child psychiatrists, the ACC team includes child and family therapists, childcare counsellors, and a speech and language pathologist. The psychiatrists carry their own therapeutic caseload and provide parent-child (family) therapy, case management tasks, maintain client notes in a database, and provide psychiatric assessment and consultation for diagnostic clarification and medication management. There is opportunity to facilitate groups as well.

The child psychiatrists also participate in the therapeutic preschool program where they provide psychiatric assessments, observations, and follow-up to children in the group.

ACC child psychiatrists should have experience working with diverse populations, with families that have experienced trauma, and with parents who have their own mental health needs. Experience with the neurodiverse / autism-spectrum population is an asset along with skills and experience in coaching parents on managing behavioral issues relating to neurodiversity.

Please note the application deadline is April 15, 2024.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) – Eligible
• Eligibility or current appointment as clinical faculty with University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full or Provisional

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
• Superior communication skills to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Systems and critical thinking in identifying issues and solving problems.

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.

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.

• 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
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.