Position Summary

Within the context of a patient and family-centered model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care (“Providence”), the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Psychiatrist at Mount St. Joseph Hospital.

Mount Saint Joseph Hospital (MSJ) is an urban hospital just outside of downtown Vancouver. It provides acute and short-term outpatient care for a complex population. The focus of the hospital is on acute care and access for short-term outpatient care while working closely with community providers in the city. There is a long-term care unit located in the hospital.

The patients seen within our services include mood and anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses and cognitive disorders. It is a population that requires an inter-disciplinary approach and good relationships within the community.

This role will provide geriatric psychiatry:
• Assessment and treatment as part of an inpatient geriatric psychiatry consultation-liaison service at MSJ. This service receives referrals from the hospital acute services.
• Assessment and treatment on an outreach basis as part of the geriatric psychiatry outreach team (GPOT) at SPH and MSJ, collaborating and working with the outreach nurse(s) and other interdisciplinary team members. This team will receive referrals from community primary care physicians and specialists, from acute inpatient units at MSJ, St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH) and from community health units.
• Assessment and treatment on the long-term care unit at MSJ.
• Assessment and treatment of patients on the inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit (potentially carrying 1-2 patients and on an as needed basis for coverage).
• Daytime coverage on assigned days for assessment and treatment recommendations of patients referred from the emergency room at MSJ. This would be for at least one daytime per week but could be more based on interest and need for coverage.

In addition, the role will be expected to:
• Support educational opportunities for the community regarding management of patients with late-life psychiatric illnesses.
• Be involved in teaching specific students, residents and fellows assigned to the service.
• Be expected to participate in evaluation and quality improvement programs for the service.

Qualifications

An interest in acute care psychiatry with a complex population is essential to the positions. An ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other team members is of vital importance in this work. Good verbal and written communication as well as reliability and consistency are important for successful applicants.

The successful candidate will also exemplify Providence’s values and contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In addition, Providence is committed to our responsibilities on Truth and Reconciliation. We hold ourselves accountable for making our care, facilities and services a safer experience for Indigenous patients, residents, families, staff and Medical Staff.

Our department prides itself on collegiality and support of its members. Mount Saint Joseph Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia and there is a requirement to provide supervision to residents and students. In addition, the department is looking for members who are interested in research, leadership and quality improvement.

In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration requirements, preference will be given to citizens, permanent residents of Canada. A completed Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry or Geriatric Psychiatry sub-specialty recognition by the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada is required. PHC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.

Privileges at Providence Health Care are required.

Why PHC

Providence is a non-profit Catholic organization that provides services in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority. At Providence we embrace compassionate care, social justice, and innovation while delivering medical services to vulnerable populations across Vancouver and its neighbouring communities. Providence is committed to building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion where the staff and Medical Staff – both current and prospective – feel welcomed, valued, and supported to thrive in their work. As we look towards the future, we are led by four strategic pillars: quality-forward, people-forward, learning-forward, and partnerships-forward. We invite you to join us as we work towards building the future of healthcare in British Columbia.

How to Apply

To build a strong and representative workforce, we encourage physicians from all backgrounds to apply. We are deeply committed to diversity within our community, and welcome applications from Indigenous persons, people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification and inclusion of ideas, practices, and ways of knowing that can improve our care and services.

Qualified applicants must include a letter of application, current CV and the names of three (3) references.

Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Mandatory)