Psychiatry
- Mission, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Role and Facility Information
As a Community Psychiatrist at The Medical Center, you will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with a broad range of mental health conditions. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred, evidence-based mental health care in a modern clinical environment. Whether providing psychiatric consultations, managing chronic mental illness, developing treatment plans, or supporting preventative mental health initiatives, your expertise will play an essential role in improving the health and well-being of the Mission community.
Responsibilities:
Compensation Type Fee-for-Service
Benefits and Incentives
Other Benefits/Incentives Modern EMR system, administrative support, multidisciplinary team environment, virtual consultation capability, professional development opportunities.
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As a Community Psychiatrist at The Medical Center, you will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with a broad range of mental health conditions. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred, evidence-based mental health care in a modern clinical environment. Whether providing psychiatric consultations, managing chronic mental illness, developing treatment plans, or supporting preventative mental health initiatives, your expertise will play an essential role in improving the health and well-being of the Mission community.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Manage patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions.
- Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications.
- Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy and other appropriate treatment modalities where applicable.
- Collaborate with family physicians, allied health professionals, and community resources to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records.
- Participate in virtual consultations when appropriate.
- Medical degree from a medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
- Successful completion of accredited postgraduate training in Psychiatry.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Psychiatry or equivalent specialist qualifications recognized for licensure in British Columbia.
- Eligibility for Full or Provisional licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred psychiatric care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Safe and respectful work environment.
- Flexible work hours and scheduling.
- Modern, well-equipped clinic with electronic medical records.
- Administrative support to reduce non-clinical workload.
- Virtual care capabilities.
- Opportunities for professional development.
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- Collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment. Request Info Terms
Compensation Type Fee-for-Service
Benefits and Incentives
Other Benefits/Incentives Modern EMR system, administrative support, multidisciplinary team environment, virtual consultation capability, professional development opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, develop treatment plans, and manage acute and chronic patient needs, including prescribing and monitoring medications. Provide appropriate psychotherapy, coordinate care with physicians, allied health professionals, and community resources, maintain electronic medical records, and participate in virtual consultations when appropriate.
Requirements
Requires a medical degree from a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and accredited postgraduate training in Psychiatry. Candidates must hold FRCPC certification in Psychiatry or equivalent qualifications recognized for licensure in British Columbia, and be eligible for full or provisional CPSBC licensure; strong communication, teamwork, and commitment to evidence-based care and professional development are also required.
Skills
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Psychiatric Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Mental Health Care
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Psychotherapy
- Patient-Centred Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Coordination
- Electronic Medical Records
- Virtual Consultations
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Modern Electronic Medical Records System
- Administrative Support
- Virtual Consultation Capability
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Collaborative Multidisciplinary Practice Environment
- Safe and Respectful Work Environment
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Psychiatry
- Community Psychiatry
- Outpatient Care
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Acute Mental Illness
- Chronic Mental Illness
- Psychiatric Medications
- Medication Monitoring
- Psychotherapy
- Evidence-Based Care
- Patient-Centred Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Family Physicians
- Allied Health Professionals
- Community Resources
- Care Coordination
- Electronic Medical Records
- Virtual Consultations
- FRCPC
- CPSBC Licensure
- Preventative Mental Health