Overview General Adult Psychiatrist Powell River role at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Details Job Title: General Adult Psychiatrist Work Site: qathet General Hospital Status: Full Time - Permanent Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon Compensation Type: Combination Role Description This is a hospital-based position in Powell River, BC, where two full-time adult psychiatrists serve diverse mental health and addiction needs. The role combines outpatient and inpatient work (7-bed psychiatric unit). There is no overhead and no call. Comprehensive allied health care supports are on site, including ACT, ICMT, child psychiatry, counseling, and close collaborative care with family physicians, nurse practitioners and specialists. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is provided on site. Applicants with leadership and quality/program improvement experience or training are a bonus. CME and physician leadership education incentives are available. If you enjoy fast-paced, acute, and varied team-based work, this position is for you. The region offers outdoor beauty and various community and cultural opportunities. 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) How to Apply Interested in applying? Reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor, at 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 in publicly-funded facilities are required to report past receipt of certain vaccines or history of infections. Collecting these records will allow offering any missing vaccines and taking appropriate actions during future exposures or outbreaks as part of onboarding. Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, serving more than one million BC residents. We embrace bold thinking, smart risks, and leading care for patients and families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities through teamwork, care, and community connection. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services for employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs for staff, medical staff and volunteers 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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General Adult Psychiatrist - Powell River