Psychiatrist, Consult Liaison & Inpatient (locum)

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Job Summary

Job Title: Psychiatrist – Psychiatry Consult Liaison & In Patient Psychiatrist

Work Site: Richmond Hospital

Status: Locum, Part Time

Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type: Alternative Payment Arrangement

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

Richmond Hospital is a fully accredited, 228 acute care bed facility serving a local population of 200,000 with an additional catchment area of almost 120,000. Richmond 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. To meet the growing demand for healthcare services, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is ensuring we plan for the future. Richmond Hospital is undergoing plans for a campus-wide expansion and renewal. As announced in July 2020 by the Premier and Minister of Health, the aim is to build a new acute care tower. Incorporating modernized healthcare design principles, the new facility will provide increased inpatient care beds, perioperative services, medical imaging, and emergency services to support quality patient care and staff wellness and safety. Detailed planning is currently underway with a project completion target of 2028.

It is an expectation that a client-centered recovery-focused approach is followed along with engaging community partners like Mental Health Team, Assertive Community Treatment team, etc. Comprehensive care is provided in 2 west unit for the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders in the general adult population.

As a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment to patients admitted in medical and surgical wards, and liaise and collaborate with the primary care team for integrated patient care.
• Provide assessment, daily management, and rounding on psychiatric clients admitted to the unit.
• Work as an integral part of the team providing leadership as the Most Responsible Physician in treating the patients.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
• Previous experience of working in an inpatient unit is an asset.

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.

• 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, and our values and pillars guide 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. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.