Psychiatrist - CCH (200-1405)

Overview

The Department of Psychiatry in Nanaimo is seeking a part‑time General Psychiatrist to provide services with the Complex Care Housing Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services for at least 44 weeks per year, working an average of approximately 7.5 hours per week (≈330 hours per year, equivalent to 0.2 FTE).
• Manage a patient population of up to 30 adult patients experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, addressing moderate to severe mental health, substance use, and chronic medical comorbidities.
• Collaborate with other physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, nurses, and addiction medicine physicians in a community‑based in‑reach team.
• Perform psychiatric assessment, case formulation, and medication management for patients with a range of psychiatric disorders.
• Attend departmental and multidisciplinary meetings and participate in training of medical students and residents.
• Participate in on‑call duties, averaging one weekend day every 4–6 weeks as required for Island Health Psychiatrists.

Qualifications

• Board‑certified psychiatrist.
• Experience with populations that have complex medical and psychiatric needs.
• Ability to coordinate care with community agencies and stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain a clinical appointment under the Island Medical Program.

Benefits

• Administrative support, computer system, integrated EMR, and office space provided by Island Health.

Start Date

As soon as possible