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Staff - Non Union Job Category: M&P - AAPS Job Profile: AAPS Salaried - Psychiatrist Job Title: Psychiatrist Department: Physicians | Student Health Services | Student Health and Wellbeing | VP Students Compensation Range The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. The salary range for this position is $272,302 to $340,377 per year and is based on years of experience and is not subject to UBC''s mid-point protocol. Pay range is based off the Physician''s Master Agreement. Posting End Date: April 9, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary Responsible for psychiatry services within the Student Health Service (SHS) that serves University of British Columbia (UBC) students. SHS helps students meet their educational goals by helping them to reduce barriers to their academic success through improved wellbeing and management of acute and chronic mental health conditions. The staff psychiatrist must integrate their knowledge and skills in managing mental health issues of predominantly adolescents and early adults with UBC specific requirements, using both UBC and external resources. As an integral part of the Student Health Team, the incumbent will be expected to be connected to management, team physicians and other team members on a regular basis. They will support referral pathways, assessment and triage, and assist in the development of policy, procedures and programs related to psychiatry in SHS. They will be the first point of contact for consultation and questions from providers in Student Health & Wellbeing regarding psychiatry. The staff psychiatrist enacts a commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusionary practices throughout their care for students. Organizational Status Reports to the Medical Director, Student Health Service. Develops and maintains effective contacts with other medical facilities, college and university mental health services, community groups, and professional organizations. The staff psychiatrist works closely with other primary care and specialist physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health nurses, primary care nurses, and medical office assistants. Work Performed The staff psychiatrist is responsible for the mental health care of the patients at the UBC SHS. They provide patient care by referral only through scheduled in-person, Telehealth, and Virtual appointments, including oneonone and group visits. Service deliverables include: assessment, triage, psychotherapy, medication management, referrals, and emergency/crisis response. The incumbent will be responsible for providing clinical intervention with a specific patient present, including the following: Consultations, which includes taking relevant medical and psychiatric history, performing appropriate psychiatric examination, reviewing laboratory findings, and writing the consultation reports. Offering medically appropriate care for the patients conditions at or above the current standard of practice based on available medical evidence or traditional and/or historically expected level of care for the service rendered. Individual or group counselling. Ongoing monitoring of the patients condition. Discussion with and providing advice and information to the patient, the referring physician or the patients representative regarding the patients conditions and recommended therapy. All other activities normally provided by a psychiatrist. The staff psychiatrist is responsible for other scopes of work, including but not limited to: Arranging for related assessments, procedures and/or therapy as may be appropriate, and interpreting the results. Arranging for followup care. Making and maintaining an adequate medical record of the encounter in accordance. Triaging of the psychiatry referral and management of the psychiatry wait list. All other activities normally provided by a psychiatrist when no specific patient is present. Supports referral pathways and completion of assessments and triage of students on the psychiatry waitlist. They will assist the management team in the development of policy, procedures and programs related to psychiatry in SHS. They will be the first point of contact for consultation and questions from providers in Student Health & Wellbeing regarding psychiatry. Ensures that services are provided in ways that are sensitive and responsive to the broad range of diversity within the student population, including but not limited to gender, race, culture, ability and sexual orientation. May participate and collaborate with UBC or other healthcare professionals in the development of clinical mental health programs and initiatives, including group medical or counselling programs. Acts as a liaison with and consultation to faculties, departments and other student services regarding students in crises. Liaisons and case consultations with UBC Counselling Services professional staff, and with the Medical Director and other SHS professional staff regarding clinic policy, specific case diagnosis and management relating to mental health issues. May participate in health promotion programs to promote wellness, including the development of webbased information, and presentations related to Health & Wellbeing at various venues on campus, including educational content for faculty, staff and students. Participates in relevant professional development on mental health issues related to the postsecondary student population. Works collaboratively with UBC and nonUBC professionals, including SHS medical and psychiatric staff to identify, develop and implement innovations and initiatives, which enhance the overall effectiveness of service delivery. Consequence of Error/Judgement Accountable to the Medical Director, Student Health Service. Must exercise judgement based upon a thorough knowledge of medical procedures, guidelines and regulations. Errors in judgement may cause serious results and or harm to students or staff, reduce service, cause embarrassment and loss of credibility for the involved staff or provider, the Medical Director, and SHS. The staff psychiatrist at SHS takes on all the responsibilities of a fully licensed psychiatrist. Decisions are made in consultation with the patient. Patient charts are periodically audited by the Medical Director. Supervision Received Works primarily independently. Goals and objectives are established in consultation with the Medical Director, Student Health Service, and evaluated on an annual basis. The supervision is limited to policy, hours and work assignments. Specifically, the staff psychiatrist is expected to work with colleagues and allied health professionals as required but is not subject to direct supervision of the care they provide to patients. Supervision Given Works closely with the feeforservice psychiatrists and medical office assistants. Ensures compliance with UBC policies and professional ethics and guidelines. May work with medical residents in psychiatry or other specialties to provide training and mentorship. Qualifications Holds an accredited medical degree recognized in Canada. Completion of an accredited fellowship training program in psychiatry recognized by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (RCPC). Holds or is eligible for an active and unrestricted medical license to practice in psychiatry with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Must have this license prior to the official start date of employment. Active member of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or equivalent for medical liability insurance. Competencies in the use of electronic medical records (EMR). Proven sensibility and appreciation of the role that indigeneity, gender, race, disability, gender identity, sexuality and social background play in the experience of health, wellbeing and health promotion & education in a university setting. Demonstrated commitment to social justice, inclusion, diversity and health equity. Minimum Qualifications Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with ones own. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness, knowledge and skills related to equity, diversity and inclusion. Preferred Qualifications Competencies in delivering psychiatry care via Telehealth and/or Virtual Health as required. Minimum of 3 or more years of successful practice experience in the context of young adult psychiatry, preferably in a higher education setting. Professional training, theory base and/or knowledge in the areas of student development, medical treatment and psychotherapy, psychiatric assessment, multicultural psychiatric care, normal psychology and psychopathology, ethical and professional standards of practice, relevant federal and provincial statutes, consultation, technology and leadership. Knowledge and understanding of university procedures and policies as they relate to students. Clinical approach that is congruent with the needs of a postsecondary student population. Knowledge of student development theory and its implications for the provision of psychiatric services. Commitment to evidence based practice, strong organizational skills, ability to interact effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, colleagues and community members. 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