Role and Facility Information

This Mental Health Facility is welcoming applications for a permanent, part-time family physician to join our team in supporting clients on their health and wellness journey. Located at the base of PKOLS (Mt. Douglas) of Blenkinsop Road, our site is surrounded by nature, yet only a short drive to downtown Victoria.

Start Date

As soon as possible

What we Offer:

The Mental Health Facility is an Island Health-operated facility providing the most intensive level of support possible for adults with serious and persistent psychiatric conditions across Vancouver Island. Our 40-bed program provides assessment, stabilization and psychosocial rehabilitation services to individuals living with diagnoses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder.

Our inpatient care team members include psychiatry, nursing, mental health support, occupational therapy, counselling, pharmacy and social work. As a valued member of this team you would provide longitudinal primary care oversight for up to 40 clients with varying care needs throughout their stay. Ideally able to take into longitudinal practice but definitely not a requirement.

3.5 hr/ week (on-site clinic and further sessional funding available for calls outside of clinic)

Onsite newly renovated clinic space/ laptop
Powerchart EHR
Free on-site parking
Great team of passionate people!
Compensation:

Sessional contract for 3.5 hr/ week.

Community Information

Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People, Victoria is a forward-thinking, active community and the largest city on the Island. The municipality of Victoria is home to approximately 92,000 people with the Greater Victoria region counting over 397,000 residents. The capital city of British Columbia has a dynamic, thriving economy and a vibrant arts and culture scene, with an unparalleled natural environment enjoyed by residents and visitors. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 61 or other private alternatives. The University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College are all highly esteemed post secondary options in the area. Greater Victoria offers a mix of unique neighbourhoods, world-class attractions and urban amenities to make it one of the most livable cities on the west coast.

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