Psychiatry
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Role and Facility Information
Fantastic opportunity for a general adult Psychiatrist to join the expanding Psychiatry department at Kelowna General Hospital. Discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care! Our group of Psychiatrists provides service to KGH’s 30 bed inpatient unit, 6 bed Adult MH Intensive Care Unit, consults to the medical/surgical units and the emergency department, as well as maintain a community based practice. Duties will include, but not be limited to, patient assessment and treatment, collaboration with clinicians and managers, and assistance with the development and maintenance of appropriate programs, policies, and procedures.
This collaborative team treats the serious and persistent mental illness population with intensive case management support. In addition to this, there are multiple opportunities in supporting the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) clinic or the broader community through telepsychiatry. This role also offers teaching opportunities to medical students and residents as KGH is affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program.
For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.
We are excited to add passionate and hardworking experienced candidates or new graduates to our team at KGH. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Combination Estimated Remuneration $250,000 - $400,000, plus MOCAP
Benefits and Incentives
Relocation Funding Available $Relocation reimbursement up to a maximum of $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada.
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Fantastic opportunity for a general adult Psychiatrist to join the expanding Psychiatry department at Kelowna General Hospital. Discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care! Our group of Psychiatrists provides service to KGH’s 30 bed inpatient unit, 6 bed Adult MH Intensive Care Unit, consults to the medical/surgical units and the emergency department, as well as maintain a community based practice. Duties will include, but not be limited to, patient assessment and treatment, collaboration with clinicians and managers, and assistance with the development and maintenance of appropriate programs, policies, and procedures.
This collaborative team treats the serious and persistent mental illness population with intensive case management support. In addition to this, there are multiple opportunities in supporting the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) clinic or the broader community through telepsychiatry. This role also offers teaching opportunities to medical students and residents as KGH is affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program.
For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.
We are excited to add passionate and hardworking experienced candidates or new graduates to our team at KGH. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here!
Request Info
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Combination Estimated Remuneration $250,000 - $400,000, plus MOCAP
Benefits and Incentives
Relocation Funding Available $Relocation reimbursement up to a maximum of $9,000 for moves within BC, $12,000 for moves within Canada, and $15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada.
Request Info
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Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients across inpatient, intensive care, emergency, medical/surgical consultation, and community settings, collaborating with clinicians and managers. Help develop and maintain programs, policies, and procedures, and contribute to mental health services, telepsychiatry, and teaching medical students and residents.
Requirements
The position is for a general adult psychiatrist and welcomes experienced candidates as well as new graduates. No specific degree, license, or other formal requirements are stated in the posting.
Skills
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Psychiatric Treatment
- Adult Psychiatry
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Mental Health Intensive Care
- Emergency Psychiatry
- Community Psychiatry
- Serious Mental Illness Care
- Intensive Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Program Development
- Policy Development
- Telepsychiatry
- Medical Education
- Clinical Leadership
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Education
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Psychiatry
- Adult Psychiatry
- Kelowna General Hospital
- Inpatient Unit
- Adult Mental Health Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- Medical-Surgical Consultation
- Community-Based Practice
- Mental Health and Substance Use
- Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
- Intensive Case Management
- Telepsychiatry
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Treatment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Program Development
- Policies and Procedures
- Medical Students
- Resident Teaching
- UBC Faculty of Medicine
- Leadership Development
- NAVIG8 Program