Role and Facility Information

Position Summary:
Within the context of a patient and family-centered model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care (“Providence”), the Department of Psychiatry is seeking an adult psychiatrist in Outpatients (Brief Intervention Clinic and Virtual Psychiatry). This job is offered in combination with a 0.5 FTE posting at Raven Song, VCH and a 0.4 FTE with St. Paul’s Hospital.

St. Paul’s Hospital is an inner-city hospital within downtown Vancouver. It provides acute and short-term outpatient care for a complex population with comorbid illness that includes substance use. The focus of the hospital is on acute care and access for short-term outpatient care while working closely with community providers in the city.

The patients seen within our services include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses and substance use with secondary psychosis. It is a population that requires an inter-disciplinary approach and good relationships within the community.
Our department prides itself on collegiality and support of its members. St. Paul’s Hospital is a teaching hospital and there is a requirement to provide supervision to residents and students. In addition, the department is looking for members who are interested in research, leadership and quality improvement.

Qualifications:
An interest in acute care psychiatry with a complex population is essential to the positions. An ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other team members is of vital importance in this work. Good verbal and written communication as well as reliability and consistency are important for successful applicants.

The successful candidate will also exemplify Providence’s values and contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, Providence is committed to our responsibilities on Truth and Reconciliation. We hold ourselves accountable for making our care, facilities and services a safer experience for Indigenous patients, residents, families, staff and Medical Staff.

Why PHC:
Providence is a non-profit Catholic organization that provides services in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority. At Providence we embrace compassionate care, social justice, and innovation while delivering medical services to vulnerable populations across Vancouver and its neighbouring communities. Providence is committed to building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion where the staff and Medical Staff – both current and prospective – feel welcomed, valued, and supported to thrive in their work. As we look towards the future, we are led by four strategic pillars: quality-forward, people-forward, learning-forward, and partnerships-forward. We invite you to join us as we work towards building the future of healthcare in British Columbia.

How to Apply:
To build a strong and representative workforce, we encourage physicians from all backgrounds to apply. We are deeply committed to diversity within our community, and welcome applications from Indigenous persons, people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification and inclusion of ideas, practices, and ways of knowing that can improve our care and services.

In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration requirements, preference will be given to citizens and permanent residents of Canada. PHC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.

Privileges at Providence Health Care are required. Please include a letter of application, current CV, and the names of three (3) references in your application.

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