Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Richmond Child and Youth Program) at Vancouver Coastal Health

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Psychotherapeutic Modalities, Child Relational Theory, Developmental Theory, Psycho Therapeutic Practice, Program Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Training, Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary Job Title: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Work Site: Richmond Child and Adolescent Program (CAP) Status: Permanent – Part Time Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon Compensation Type: Combination Come work as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Richmond is a diverse ‘young’ city thriving with families in all stages of life. It is located just south of Vancouver, BC. The Richmond Child and Youth Program is located in a community clinic within walking distance to Richmond Hospital. The Richmond Child and Youth Program is a community-based public mental health service for children 5 to 18 years of age with significant emotional and/or behavioural problems. The program is comprised of 3 units: a child and youth outpatient mental health service, integrated youth outreach, and Richmond School Program. Assessments and evidence-informed treatments are provided to children in conjunction with their families. CAP team members function together as a “Working Group”, with an expectancy to collaborate reflectively. The Program is closely linked with Dept of Psychiatry RH, and UBC Faculty of Medicine, innovates and collaborates in educational and research projects. As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will: Have a strong knowledge base in medication management and psychotherapeutic modalities. Be involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of new programs and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals. Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience: Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Eligible Knowledge & Abilities: A good knowledge of child relational/developmental/psycho therapeutic theory and practice is essential. Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan 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 At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. 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.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Responsibilities

As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will provide assessments and evidence-informed treatments to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems. You will also be involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating new programs and participate in training medical students and residents.