Psychiatry

Role and Facility Information

Come work as a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a full‑time psychiatrist to join Richmond Mental Health and Substance Use Services. This position combines 0.6 FTE with the Richmond Adult Mental Health Team (MHT) and 0.4 FTE with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, offering a rewarding blend of longitudinal community psychiatry and outreach‑based care.

Why Richmond? Richmond is known for its collegial, welcoming, and highly collaborative Department of Psychiatry. Physicians are supported by experienced interdisciplinary teams, strong community programs, and close partnerships across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency psychiatry services. New psychiatrists join a department that values teamwork, mentorship, clinical excellence, and work‑life balance. Richmond serves one of Canada’s most diverse and multicultural communities and offers an exceptional quality of life, with easy access to Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport, world‑class restaurants, outdoor recreation, and the natural beauty of the West Coast.

Responsibilities

The Richmond Adult Mental Health Team (0.6 FTE) provides ongoing assessment and treatment for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness who require interdisciplinary community‑based care. Referrals are received primarily from family physicians, inpatient psychiatry, and the Emergency Department.

The Assertive Community Treatment Team (0.4 FTE) provides intensive community‑based treatment and rehabilitation for adults with severe mental illness and complex needs, including concurrent substance use disorders, housing instability, and significant functional impairment. The psychiatrist works closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team and provides care in both clinic and community settings.

Academic Opportunities

Psychiatrists in Richmond participate in the education of medical students, residents, and allied health professionals. Opportunities also exist for teaching, quality improvement, leadership, and program development.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
• Fellowship in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) or equivalent

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Eligibility for clinical faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
• Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin would be an asset; interpreter services are available.

Benefits

• Permanent full‑time position (1.0 FTE)
• Combination remuneration model (sessional and fee‑for‑service)
• Participation in the Richmond Department of Psychiatry on‑call schedule
• Start date to be mutually agreed upon

EEO Statement

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.