Psychiatrist Interior Health

Position: Psychiatrist with Interior Health
Location: Cariboo and West Okanagan (100 Mile House)

Be a vital part of a mental health team transforming care at Interior Health.

This role offers fee-for-service income with sessional opportunities, dedicated to innovative psychiatric support.

As a psychiatrist, you'll collaborate with a team of social workers, therapists, and outreach nurses. Your responsibilities include providing urgent care to local hospitals and patients, alongside working with family practitioners to develop a patient medical home model. Opportunities to engage with Indigenous populations and participate in quality improvement initiatives are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric consultations and support in community settings

• Collaborate with family practitioners for patient-centered care

• Offer urgent support to Cariboo Memorial Hospital’s ER

• Participate in teaching opportunities through UBC’s Department of Psychiatry

• Engage in community education activities

Requirements:

• MD with specialization in Psychiatry

• Experience with diverse patient populations

• Strong collaborative skills in healthcare environments

• Interest in quality improvement and program development

• Willingness to work in remote areas as needed

Enhance psychiatric care in a collaborative environment at Interior Health, addressing community mental health needs effectively.