Psychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders Program

Job Summary

Job Title:

Psychiatrist, VCH Eating Disorders Program

Work Site:

2750 East Hastings Street

Status:

Part-Time

Start Date:

February 10, 2025

Compensation Type:

Combination

Job Description:

In accordance with the standards of practice and the established vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, the psychiatrist who accepts this position will evaluate, diagnose and provide state‑of‑the‑art adult outpatient treatment for patients of ages 18 and up suffering from a combination of eating disorders and general psychiatric conditions in the Vancouver Coastal Health Eating Disorders Program. The service provides outpatient support and access to treatments for youth and adults with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related eating disorders within the context of a client- and family-centered recovery model. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide treatment services.

The psychiatrist will work in collaboration with other physicians, psychologists, nurses, registered clinical counselors, social workers, occupational therapists, patients and their families to provide comprehensive clinical care within our treatment team. The psychiatrist will serve as a resource in dealing with mental health and addiction issues and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. The psychiatrist will participate in the training and education of other allied health professionals. Active participation in academic activities and clinical care is expected. The psychiatrist should have good knowledge of community resources.

Service Description: The psychiatrist will work as part of a strong cohesive outpatient team located within the Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre providing initial psychiatric assessments, consultations, medication review, referral to group psychotherapy and time‑limited individual psychotherapy. Excellence in clinical care will be offered based on the best available evidence with treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs. Please direct further questions to the medical manager.

Hours: Part time, 2-5 half days a week

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory
• A Medical Degree and eligibility for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine

Additionally, the candidate should have:

• A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
• A commitment to participate in new methods in health care improvement and delivery.
• Experience working with general adult psychiatry, eating disorders & interest in teaching.
• Candidates must meet the credentialing requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health.

Reporting Relationship:

• The psychiatrist will report to the Medical Director, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver Community.

Compensation:

• The psychiatrist will provide a minimum of 2-5 half‑days of work per week in a blended billing model (sessional and fee‑for‑service). Physicians are responsible for their own billings.

Benefits

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff