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

The Mood Disorders Centre (MDC) is an internationally recognized integrated clinical and research outpatient facility within the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (located at the University of BC campus) that provides world-class, patient focused care for people with mood disorders and their families. It offers excellence in clinical care based on the best available evidence and treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs.

The MDC also serves as a resource to secondary and tertiary care across BC by providing specialized assessments and recommendations in people with treatment-resistant and refractory mood disorders. The clinical program integrates biological treatments (pharmacotherapy, neurostimulation, light therapy, exercise) with psychotherapeutic and psychosocial interventions, and models innovative programs such as digital health and measurement-based care approaches.

As a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Evaluate, diagnose and provide state of-the-art, specialized treatment for patients with mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorders.
• Work in collaboration with other physicians, psychologists, nurses, psychiatric nurses, research assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, peer-support workers, clients and their families to provide an innovative array of services.
• Serve as a resource in dealing with mental health issues and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology.
• Be involved in innovative treatment interventions and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals.
• Actively participate in academic activities and clinical research is expected.
• Participate in on-call.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• A Medical Degree and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
• Experience working with a mood disorders population.
• Experience with academic psychiatry and clinical research.
• Publications in academic journals.
• Candidates must meet the credentialing requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
• A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Michelle Sylvest, Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume 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.