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Psychiatry

  • Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Role and Facility Information

The Central Island Child And Adolescent Psychiatry Program (CICAPP) Has An Opening For a Full-time Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist To Provide Input And Support For The Development Of Several New Components To The Program Including

  • Telepsychiatry Outreach to underserviced areas of Vancouver Island
  • Consultation to the Pediatric Ambulatory Care Service at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH)
  • Mental Health Day Program for children
  • Early Psychosis Intervention Program

Additional duties will include consultation/liaison for admitted children and youth at NRGH, shared with the one other Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. There may be consultation opportunities with the local Child and Youth Mental Health Team operated by the Ministry for Child and Family Development.

As Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program there is opportunity for training of medical students and residents and applying for a clinical appointment is expected.

Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health.

Community Information

Nanaimo is a growing, vibrant and family-oriented community that enjoys access to abundant outdoor activities, with proximity to Victoria as well as Vancouver - a 90-minute ferry or 20-minute seaplane ride away.

The community of 85,000 offers a wide variety of cultural and educational opportunities including an 800 seat waterfront theatre, the Vancouver Island University and adjacent renowned private school options.

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Compensation

Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement

Benefits and Incentives

Other Benefits/Incentives Administrative support and office space for assessments provided.

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Responsibilities

Provide child and adolescent psychiatric care and support the development of telepsychiatry outreach, pediatric ambulatory consultation, a children's mental health day program, and an early psychosis intervention program. Share consultation and liaison duties for admitted children and youth at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, with opportunities to consult with the local Child and Youth Mental Health Team and participate in medical education and research.

Requirements

The role is for a full-time child and adolescent psychiatrist; no specific years of experience or educational credentials are stated. A clinical appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program is expected, and participation in research is strongly encouraged.

Skills

  • Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Telepsychiatry
  • Psychiatric Consultation
  • Pediatric Mental Health
  • Early Psychosis Intervention
  • Clinical Training
  • Medical Student Education
  • Resident Education
  • Research

Benefits

  • Administrative Support
  • Office Space

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Science & Research

Keywords

  • Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Telepsychiatry
  • Vancouver Island
  • Pediatric Ambulatory Care
  • Mental Health Day Program
  • Early Psychosis Intervention
  • Consultation-Liaison
  • Inpatient Consultation
  • Child And Youth Mental Health
  • Medical Student Training
  • Resident Training
  • Clinical Appointment
  • Research
  • Island Health
  • UBC Faculty Of Medicine
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

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