Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Jobs

Job Title

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Work Site

Richmond Child and Adolescent Program (CAP)

Status

Permanent – Part Time

Start Date

To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type

Combination

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

Richmond is a diverse ‘young’ city thriving with families in all stages of life. It is located just south of Vancouver, BC. The Richmond Child and Youth Program is located in a community clinic within walking distance to Richmond Hospital. The Richmond Child and Youth Program is a community-based public mental health service for children 5 to 18 years of age with significant emotional and/or behavioural problems. The program is comprised of 3 units a child and youth outpatient mental health service, integrated youth outreach, and Richmond School Program. Assessments and evidence-informed treatments are provided to children in conjunction with their families. CAP team members function together as a “Working Group”, with an expectancy to collaborate reflectively.

The Program is closely linked with Dept of Psychiatry RH, and UBC Faculty of Medicine, innovates and collaborates in educational and research projects.

As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will

• Have a strong knowledge base in medication management and psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Be involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of new programs and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Provisional
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Eligible

Knowledge & Abilities

• A good knowledge of child relational/developmental/psycho therapeutic theory and practice is essential.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team [email protected] or click “Apply Now."

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

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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.

• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, 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.

Job Title

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Work Site

Richmond Hospital

Status

Permanent – Full Time

Start Date

To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type

Combination

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

Rewarding, full-time opportunity for an FRCPC eligible Psychiatrist (Adult and Child/Youth) to work in a balanced inpatient Consult Liaison /outpatient/Mental health Team setting affiliated with the UBC Dept of Psychiatry. Richmond is a diverse ‘young’ city thriving with families in all stages of life. It is located just south of Vancouver, BC.

Richmond Early Childhood Mental Health Program (RECMHP) is located in the Child Health Centre of Richmond Hospital. It is co-located with Pediatrics and Maternity. RECMHP is a community-based public mental health service for children 0 to 6 years of age with significant emotional and/or behavioural problems.

The Richmond School Program is located on Blundell Road behind Blundell Elementary School in Richmond. Assessments and evidence-informed treatments are provided to children in conjunction with their families as well as school-based personnel.

The Richmond Child and Youth Program is located in a community clinic within walking distance to Richmond Hospital. The Richmond Child and Youth Program is a community-based public mental health service for children 5 to 18 years of age with significant emotional and/or behavioural problems. The Richmond Child and Adolescent Program (CAP) is comprised of 3 units a child and youth outpatient mental health service, integrated youth outreach, and Richmond School Program.

As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will

• Have a strong knowledge base in medication management and psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Be involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of new programs and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals.
• Report to the Medical Lead for Infant, Child & Youth and the Head and Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Richmond Mental Health & Substance Use Services.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Provisional
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Eligible

Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong community collaborative skills must be demonstrated.
• Collaboration with other community service providers is essential.
• A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery.
• A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
• A good knowledge of child relational/developmental/psycho therapeutic theory and practice is essential.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team [email protected] or click “Apply Now."

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

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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.

• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, 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.