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

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join Richmond Mental Health and Substance Use Services.

This position combines 0.6 FTE with the Richmond Adult Mental Health Team (MHT) and 0.4 FTE with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, offering a rewarding blend of longitudinal community psychiatry and outreach-based care.

Why Richmond?

Richmond is known for its collegial, welcoming, and highly collaborative Department of Psychiatry. Physicians are supported by experienced interdisciplinary teams, strong community programs, and close partnerships across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency psychiatry services. New psychiatrists join a department that values teamwork, mentorship, clinical excellence, and work-life balance.

Richmond serves one of Canada’s most diverse and multicultural communities and offers an exceptional quality of life, with easy access to Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport, world-class restaurants, outdoor recreation, and the natural beauty of the West Coast.

The Role

Richmond Adult Mental Health Team (0.6 FTE)

The Richmond Adult Mental Health Team provides ongoing assessment and treatment for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness who require interdisciplinary community-based care. Referrals are received primarily from family physicians, inpatient psychiatry, and the Emergency Department.

Assertive Community Treatment Team (0.4 FTE)

The ACT team provides intensive community-based treatment and rehabilitation for adults with severe mental illness and complex needs, including concurrent substance use disorders, housing instability, and significant functional impairment. The psychiatrist works closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team and provides care in both clinic and community settings.

Academic Opportunities

Psychiatrists in Richmond participate in the education of medical students, residents, and allied health professionals. Opportunities also exist for teaching, quality improvement, leadership, and program development.

Additional Information

• Permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE)
• Combination remuneration model (sessional and fee-for-service)
• Participation in the Richmond Department of Psychiatry on-call schedule
• Start date to be mutually agreed upon

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, well-resourced, and supportive department while building a diverse and sustainable community psychiatry practice.

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
• Fellowship in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) or equivalent

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Eligibility for clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
• Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin would be an asset; interpreter services are available.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, 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.

• 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

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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.