The successful candidate will provide General Practitioner (GP) or Specialist (SP) Addiction Medicine services to clients in acute care who may be admitted for a primary condition other than Substance Use Disorder, but whose assessment, treatment and discharge plan is strengthened through an addiction medicine consultation.

AMCS supports substance use treatment through assessment and diagnosis; symptom management (particularly for difficult withdrawal symptoms); treatment initiation during hospitalization including opioid agonist therapy; post discharge planning and liaison with community-based treatment resources.

The successful candidate, as part of the multidisciplinary team, will collaborate closely with Nursing, Social Work, Mental Health Support Workers, as well as peer support workers and individuals with lived experience.

Island Health is affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program, and the successful candidate will be required to provide teaching and training to medical students and residents. A clinical faculty appointment at UBC is a prerequisite for this role.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Hours of Work

8:00-5:00 M-F, Occasional Weekend Shifts

Qualifications and Experience:

Full Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC is required, and one of the following is also required;

- Certification and Credentialing with the International Society of Addiction Medicine, or;
- CCFP (AM-CAC), or;
- FRCPC (AM-AFC), or;
- Fellowship in Addiction Medicine required

Community Information

Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People, Victoria is a forward-thinking, active community and the largest city on the Island. The municipality of Victoria is home to approximately 92,000 people with the Greater Victoria region counting over 397,000 residents. The capital city of British Columbia has a dynamic, thriving economy and a vibrant arts and culture scene, with an unparalleled natural environment enjoyed by residents and visitors. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 61 or other private alternatives. The University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College are all highly esteemed post secondary options in the area. Greater Victoria offers a mix of unique neighborhoods, world-class attractions and urban amenities to make it one of the most livable cities on the west coast.

Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) (Mandatory); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory)