The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of Island Health are seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to provide Child and Adolescent services in the community of Duncan. The successful candidate will provide support to the Y Star child and youth crisis team and Discovery substance use services in Cowichan. The patient population consists of mostly teenagers and all are affected by substance use and have concurrent mental health issues. The physician will liaise with the clinical team to triage patients, provide indirect support to the team, arrange for direct consultation and provide a management plan. Follow up care may be required for a subset of patients.  Pharmacology, psychotherapy, education and motivational interviewing are all potential modes of intervention. An understanding of cultural influences specifically in the indigenous population is imperative. Services may be provided virtually or in person and outreach may be requested.

At this time, the department is open to applicants that are General/Adult Psychiatrists with demonstrated interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Additional Information:

All part-time Psychiatry positions can be combined with available other part-time positions to create a rewarding and diverse full-time Psychiatry practice.

Benefits

No office overhead

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change): 

• Recruitment Incentive:  up to a maximum of $10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Relocation: up to a maximum of $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Flat fee: $6,508.80
• Fee Premium: 4.2%
• CME: $3,000/annum year 3-4 and $6,000/annum after 4 years in the community.

For more information, please visit: Rural Practice Subsidiary Agreement - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Community Information

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, the City of Duncan enjoys Canada’s most temperate climate. Characterized by diverse landscapes from lush countryside to scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities, the Cowichan Valley, encompasses freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches and marinas, and farmland. The area offers a wide variety of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts including great hiking and biking trails, golfing, sailing, canoeing and ocean kayaking. In addition to many local artisans and attractions, the South Cowichan Valley boasts five top vineyards and wineries.

Public education in Duncan is complemented by renowned local private schools and located only 45 minutes south, Victoria also offers excellent educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.

Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.

• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
• FRCPC or FRCPC eligible
• Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community care preferred.

About Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority)

Island Health is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities and the largest employer on Vancouver Island. We provide a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 85,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities. As the Island’s Health Authority, we work collaboratively with Vancouver Island clinics, Divisions of Family Practice, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC), and Health Match BC; wherein we provide support for the licensing and immigration processes. Providing excellent health and care to everyone, everywhere, every time. Home to British Columbia’s historic capital, ancient rainforests, and carefree surf towns, our sprawling island is dotted with eclectic communities begging to be explored. The Island stretches for 460 kilometres, from the ornate colonial capital of Victoria in the south to Cape Scott’s windswept beaches and rocky headlands at its northern tip. Along with the Gulf Islands, this rugged paradise combines old-growth forests, snow-capped mountains, and untamed shorelines to create one of the planet’s most diverse ecosystems. Experience world-class whale watching, birding, and fishing, or... just let your worries drift away in the waves of the Pacific. Simply a great place to live, play and work, practicing medicine on Vancouver Island will meet and exceed your professional and lifestyle goals.

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