Psychiatrist, Assertive Community Treatment - Outreach & Support
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Vancouver Coastal Health
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
-
Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Psychiatrist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
Job Title:
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Psychiatrist
Work Site:
Vancouver, BC – Multiple Locations
Status:
Permanent - Part Time (0.7 FTE)
Start Date:
To be mutually agreed upon
Compensation Type:
Combination
Come work as an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
As one of British Columbia's six regional health authorities, VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to in excess of one million BC residents with more than 13,500 full time staff, and over $3 billion in funding.
Our provides specialized, one of a kind community treatment and rehabilitation for clients with mental disorders and substance use, one of many programs that employ over 100 psychiatrists across multiple sites.
As an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
Support clients in the community who exhibit complex mental health needs and high levels of comorbidity (substance use disorders, general health problems and/or significant risk of aggression). The work is fast paced, exciting, and intense.Be involved with significant outreach, both independently and with clinical colleagues in a variety of settings, including private residences, SROs, shelters, corrections offices, jail, and public areas.Partner with amazing teams of Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Health Care Workers, Peer Specialists, GPs, Concurrent Disorders Clinicians as well as law enforcement, to provide quality care.Qualifications
Education, Licensing, &
Experience:
Provisional OR unrestricted license to practice medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).Eligibility or active fellowship in psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC).Eligibility or current appointment as clinical faculty with University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine.Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – MandatoryKnowledge & Abilities:
Experience managing complex cases or supporting vulnerable populations and familiarity with principles of Community Psychiatry with a passion for patient welfare.Understand the importance of delivering high quality care in the context of complex health care systems and understand the value of a cohesive team environment.Closing Statement
Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor:
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