Psychiatrist - General Adult

Shape the future of healthcare in Kamloops. As an adult psychiatrist at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) and the Kamloops Mental Health and Substance Use (KMHSU) centre, your expertise and compassion will be essential in providing exceptional care to those in need. In this vital role, you’ll be the voice for those too often left unheard, dedicating your passion to bridging the divides in healthcare access and quality.

Integral to our team, you’re tasked with providing exceptional psychiatric care, reaching out to individuals battling complex and enduring mental health challenges. This includes shining a light of hope for those facing severe mental illnesses and substance use disorders. As a psychiatrist at RIH and KMHSU, your unique strengths will be pivotal in a variety of areas. You’ll engage in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, navigate the complexities of advanced pharmacological treatments, and offer essential psychosocial support.

Educating patients and their support networks will be a key aspect of your work, illuminating the path to understanding and managing their conditions. You’ll advocate for a seamless integration of mental health care with overall wellness, employing a compassionate, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented methodology that underscores your commitment to each individual’s well-being.

The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower at RIH offers advanced child and adolescent mental health services, a specialized mental health and substance use inpatient unit, and a 30-bed general psychiatric unit. This includes 20 general beds, 10 high observation beds, and 3 seclusion beds.

Your dedication to educational excellence will shine as you mentor peers, medical undergraduates, postgraduate Family Practice residents, and participants in the UBC–Okanagan Psychiatry program. We’ll support and encourage you to embrace leadership roles and pursue professional development. Here, you’re not just advancing patient care; you’re on a path to rewarding personal and professional growth. Each challenge you overcome and milestone you reach enriches not only your career but also your sense of personal achievement. Your dedication transcends professional responsibilities, impacting lives and strengthening community bonds.

Shape the Future of Healthcare: Begin Your Legacy Here

If you’re an empathetic and insightful psychiatrist, elevate your career at Royal Inland Hospital, where your expertise can change lives. Apply today to live, work and play where others only vacation! Email your CV to Physician Recruitment today. It's better here!

Are you interested in practicing at RIH, but prefer part-time hours? We warmly welcome your preference for balance and flexibility! We recognize the vital role of talented psychiatrists, even on a part-time basis.

Step In, Stand Out: Make a Difference as a Locum

Come for a locum and experience healthcare transformation that not only showcases your expertise but also deepens your commitment to patient care. Reach out to Dr. Michael Weitzner to find out more.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care