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

We are seeking two new psychiatrists with a background in child & youth training to work within the North Shore Child & Youth Mental Health Services Program. Candidates should have completed two full years of training in child & youth psychiatry, however individuals with less training will be considered on a case by case basis.

The successful applicant would work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical treatment team providing direct assessments for patients/clients/families and would have opportunities to serve various program areas within the North Shore including community, acute and tertiary services. There is also an opportunity to hold a clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia and be active in teaching residents and medical students.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Michelle Sylvest, Executive Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.