Psychiatry

Role and Facility Information

LIVE AND THRIVE: MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY IN KAMLOOPS, BC

Set amid sandstone canyons, rolling grasslands, and magnificent evergreen woods, Kamloops is a flourishing city of 100,000 with an energetic character set against a stunning natural setting.

With its name stemming from the Secwépemc Tk’emlúps, meaning “where the rivers meet,” Kamloops reflects the land’s geography where the Thompson rivers converge. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc people have inhabited this region for millennia, nurturing a deep connection to their ancestral territory. Today, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation continues their legacy, shaping Kamloops’ cultural landscape.

Known for our welcoming spirit, our city has earned its moniker as the Tournament Capital of Canada, offering big city amenities including excellent eateries, unique shops and exceptional recreation facilities. We take immense pride in our dynamic arts community, and annual events including the Kamloops Film Festival, Wild lights at the BC Wildlife Park, and Music in the Park.

With eight beautiful provincial parks and over 100 lakes nearby, our city offers fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping. With mountain, parkland and desert fairways dotting the landscape here, we’re fast becoming Canada’s premier golf destination. Come winter, Sun Peaks Resort transforms into a mecca for skiers and snowboarders, just a quick 45-minute drive out of the city.

With 300 sun-filled days and the warmest people you’ll ever meet, Kamloops is the perfect spot to set down roots and live life with passion.

Shape the future of healthcare in Kamloops. As an adult psychiatrist at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) and the Kamloops Mental Health and Substance Use (KMHSU) centre, your expertise and compassion will be essential in providing exceptional care to those in need.

In this vital role, you’ll be the voice for those too often left unheard, dedicating your passion to bridging the divides in healthcare access and quality. Integral to our team, you’re tasked with providing exceptional psychiatric care, reaching out to individuals battling complex and enduring mental health challenges. This includes shining a light of hope for those facing severe mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

As a psychiatrist at RIH and KMHSU, your unique strengths will be pivotal in a variety of areas. You’ll engage in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, navigate the complexities of advanced pharmacological treatments, and offer essential psychosocial support. Educating patients and their support networks will be a key aspect of your work, illuminating the path to understanding and managing their conditions. You’ll advocate for a seamless integration of mental health care with overall wellness, employing a compassionate, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented methodology that underscores your commitment to each individual’s well-being.

The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower at RIH offers advanced child and adolescent mental health services, a specialized mental health and substance use inpatient unit, and a 30-bed general psychiatric unit. This includes 20 general beds, 10 high observation beds, and 3 seclusion beds.

Your dedication to educational excellence will shine as you mentor peers, medical undergraduates, postgraduate Family Practice residents, and participants in the UBC–Okanagan Psychiatry program. We’ll support and encourage you to embrace leadership roles and pursue professional development.

Here, you’re not just advancing patient care; you’re on a path to rewarding personal and professional growth. Each challenge you overcome and milestone you reach…