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2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Island Health Currently recruiting specialists!Come work on beautiful Vancouver Island! Positions available in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology The Victoria Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) program are looking for an Addiction Medicine, Family Physician to provide part-time services at the new Complex Care Housing (CCH) Team in Victoria. The patient population is complex, difficult to house individuals with moderate to severe mental health, substance use or chronic medical co-morbidities, behaviour problems, history of violence, hoarding (etc) in order to support individuals to retain housing. The successful candidate will provide General Practitioner (GP) Addiction Medicine Services to clients living with complex medical conditions including persistent mental health and/or substance use disorders to all CCH clients at Tillicum Apartments as well as at various locations as required in an outreach setting. Services to be provided include: Primary care for acute and chronic medical conditions, screening and treatment of STIs and viral blood-borne illnesses, specialty referrals as appropriate; Addiction medicine services including assessment and provision of OAT, alcohol anti-craving medications, Safer Supply, harm reduction, possibly low-risk alcohol withdrawal management; Mental health support in collaboration with program Psychiatrist including assessment, referral, continuation of psychiatric medications. Physician must have methadone prescribing ability, and preferably advanced AM skills. The successful candidate, as part of the multidisciplinary CCHT team, will liaison with allied health staff to ensure continuity of care and adherence to treatment plan. The successful candidate is required to participate in on-call schedule, for pharmacy OAT prescriptions. Education, Training and Experience CCFP CPSBC ISAM, ABAM or CCFP CAC (AM) certification, or AM Fellowship Methadone/OAT prescribing privileges Clinic space, computer, medical equipment, support staff provided. Facility/Site CCH Tillicum Apartments Community Information Victoria, British Columbias scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BCs scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victorias temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Island Health by 2x Get notified about new Medicine Specialist jobs in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Veterinarian Locum - WAVES Internal Medicine Specialist Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago Registered Nurse / RN - Emergency Medicine Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr