Psychiatry

About the role

Psychiatrist position at the Okanagan Regional Correctional Centre in Oliver, BC, operated by BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) under the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). This is a locum role at 0.20 FTE, in-person only.

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is a province-wide specialized program providing care for clients incarcerated in BC's 10 provincial correctional facilities. CHS delivers medical and nursing care, primary care, mental health and substance use treatment support, basic emergency response, opioid antagonist treatments, dentistry, and post-discharge supports. The program serves a population that often experiences poorer health and higher rates of chronic illness than the general population.

The Psychiatrist works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patients with substance dependence and/or mental health issues, planning and managing care through recovery and rehabilitation. The role includes supporting ongoing team education and advancing mental health care for this population. Cross appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia are encouraged and facilitated.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with substance dependence, mental health issues, and personality difficulties within a correctional setting
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and manage patient care through recovery and rehabilitation
• Provide clinical expertise for complex cases across a broad spectrum of psychiatric illness and substance use disorders
• Support ongoing education and professional development of the correctional health team
• Apply a trauma-informed approach in clinical work and professional relationships

Qualifications

• Passed or eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) examinations in psychiatry, or comparable qualifications
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
• Completed a recognized training program in Psychiatry
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated trauma-informed approach in clinical work and professional relationships
• Experience working with patients across a broad spectrum of psychiatric illness, substance use disorders, and personality difficulties
• Experience in Correctional Health and/or additional certification or training in this area is an asset