Island Health’s Cowichan Lodge Tertiary Care Facility is looking for a psychiatrist to provide a one-year part-time locum for a maternity leave. The successful applicant will provide the following services:

Adult Tertiary Psychiatrist:

Adult tertiary mental health services are Tier 5 psychiatric services for individuals ages 19 and up, with persistent psychiatric disorders that currently affect functioning, who may also have comorbidities, and whose needs currently exceed Tiers 3 and 4. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Adult Tertiary Psychiatrist will participate in admissions, provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, care planning, stabilization, referral, and transition planning. Assessment for capacity may be required for some individuals. The successful applicant will also provide psychiatric consultation to other Mental Health and Substance Use programs within Island Health as well as across the province.

Start Date

May 1, 2025

Benefits

Free shared office space, secretary, telephone, fax and email.

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

Fee Premium: 4.2%

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.

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)