The Department of Psychiatry of Island Health has an opportunity for a part-time Adult Psychiatrist in the Comox Valley doing both inpatient and outpatient general psychiatry. This is funded via mixed billing of MSP and sessional billing. We are a growing community with a hospital and subspecialist clinicians available for child and adolescent, geriatric and addictions medicine care. Call is shared among the other 12 psychiatrists.

The successful candidate will provide:

Collaborative Care Consultation: Provides semi-urgent and ambulatory psychiatric service. An initial psychiatric consultation with some limited short term follow-up will be offered. The referrals will be from Primary Care providers.

MHSU Consultation & Outreach in Person and via Telehealth: The successful candidate will work with community teams providing consultations and follow-up and leadership with clinical teams as they continue to grow. These teams include the ICMT (Intensive Case Management Team), ACSS (Adult Community Support Services) and ASTAT (Adult Short Term Assessment and Treatment) teams as well as Substance Use consultative care. There is opportunity for rural and remote visits both in-person and via Telehealth.

ECT: It is encouraged to be part of an ECT provider roster if based in the Comox Valley.

General Psychiatry On Call: This would be provided at the Comox Valley Hospital Site. This is shared with a roster of collegial general psychiatrists and subspecialists.

Specific Deliverables:

Work collaboratively with Emergency Department, Primary Care, other specialist physicians, Nurse Practitioners and midwives along with the crisis team and MHSU staff to provide consultation, develop treatment plans and facilitate inpatient care when required as a consultant.
Educate nursing, MHSU staff, crisis regarding care plan development and in supporting treatment plans.
Provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, concurrent patient education and follow-up as appropriate for patients.
Complete appropriate clinical documents
Participate in case management meetings and clinical administration meetings.
Liaison with other related community institutions and services.
Participate in Quality Assurance projects as required.

Start Date
As soon as possible

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

Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time)
Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
Fee Premium: 6.09%
Annual Flat Fee: $9,437.76
Rural CME: starting at $2,200.00/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $4,400.00/annum after 4 years.

The above amounts are current as of May 2025 and may be subject to change.

For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs

Community Information

Located in the north central region of Vancouver Island the seaside Town of Comox, along with the neighbouring communities of Courtenay and Cumberland, comprises one of the fastest growing areas on the island. The Comox Valley, home to Vancouver Island's pre-eminent ski resort of Mt. Washington, is also the gateway to Strathcona Park and the Desolation Sound group of Islands. The recreational options here are endless, and well complemented by thriving arts and culture communities and a wide array of boutiques, restaurants and fine dining. Known for its abundant wildlife, it is a place where you can ski, golf, fish, and go to the theatre, all in the same day.

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