At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert consultation for patients with addiction and psychiatric disorders.
- Company: Join Vancouver Coastal Health, a leader in innovative medical care.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, career growth opportunities, and wellness supports.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Must have specialist qualifications in Psychiatry and addiction medicine fellowship.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
Come work as a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! In accordance with the standards of practice and the established vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, the psychiatrist who accepts this position will provide expert concurrent disorders consultation for patients aged 17 and up suffering from a combination of addiction and other serious psychiatric disorders, as well as assist in the enhancement of Quality & Safety and research initiatives.
The psychiatrist will work on the CPAS services providing specialized pain and addiction consultation on various psychiatric and non-psychiatric inpatient units of Vancouver General Hospital & UBCH. The psychiatrist will collaborate with other psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer-support workers, patients, and their families to provide comprehensive consultation services.
The psychiatrist will serve as a resource in dealing with mental health, pain, and addiction issues and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology, including Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT), and psychotherapy. The psychiatrist must have completed a fellowship in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry, hold a methadone licence, and be certified to provide Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (iOAT). Formal pain medicine training is an asset.
The psychiatrist will also be involved in innovative treatment interventions and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents, and other allied health professionals. Active participation in academic activities and clinical care is expected. The psychiatrist should have a good knowledge of community resources.
The psychiatrist will work on the CPAS consult service at VGH & UBCH providing patient-focused care for people with combined pain, addiction, and other psychiatric disorders and their families. Excellence in clinical care will be offered based on the best available evidence with treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs. The clinical program integrates biological treatments (psychopharmacotherapy/OAT) and psychotherapy.
Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC – Full Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- Successful completion of an Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program.
- An active Methadone licence.
- Certified to provide Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapy (iOAT).
- Formal pain medicine training is an asset.
- Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
- Demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team.
- Commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery.
- Experience working with complex addiction, pain, and general psychiatric disorders population.
- Experience with academic psychiatry.
- Publications in academic journals.
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.
- 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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Psychiatrist, Community Prevention and Addiction Services in Vancouver employer: Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver Coastal Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and teamwork, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while contributing to meaningful healthcare initiatives in the vibrant city of Vancouver. Join us to make a real impact in the community while enjoying a supportive environment that values your expertise and dedication.
