Psychiatry

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Requirements

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment.

Compensation

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Estimated Remuneration Competitive Fee-for-Service remuneration; estimated earning potential of $250,000–$350,000+ annually, depending on workload.

Benefits and Incentives

Other Benefits/Incentives Modern EMR system, administrative support, multidisciplinary team environment, virtual consultation capability, professional development opportunities.