Psychiatrist - Geriatric

Psychiatrist - Geriatric-Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission

Overview:
The Psychiatry department is looking for a Geriatric Psychiatrist to become part of their diverse team of Psychiatrists. As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, the position is based in Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Mission. This entails working in the Rapid Access Clinic, Psychiatric Urgent Response Clinic, participating in ER on-call duties, and being on the ECT on-call rotation.

This multi-site role also has a component of General Adult Psychiatry (1 day per week Abbotsford and 0.5 days per week Mission).

• Deliver exceptional care to patients with acquired brain injuries and older adults served by the Fraser Health Geriatric Mental Health team within an interdisciplinary framework.
• Consult with Geriatric psychiatrists, engage in outreach to patients' residences, and collaborate with attending physicians in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care facilities.
• Provide a spectrum of services including assessment, outpatient treatment, consultation, family meetings, case conferences, discharge planning, and teaching to geriatric psychiatry residents and medical students.
• Foster continuity of care by building collaborative relationships with partners involved in patient care and advocate for psychiatric needs of individual patients.
• Participate in the ECT roster and ER on-call duties (mandatory).

Combination of Alternative Payment Plan & Fee For Service, MOCAP - On Call Payments

• CMPA, CPSBC Full, CPSBC Provisional, FRCPC, FRCPC Eligible

Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Community - Abbotsford, Community - Maple Ridge, Community - Mission, Mission Memorial Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital

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