Psychiatry

Role and Facility Information

Psychiatrist, Alouette Correctional Centre for Women
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)
Maple Ridge, BC
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Correctional Health Services (CHS) is a province-wide, specialized program providing care for clients who are incarcerated in one of BC's 10 provincial correctional facilities. People who are incarcerated are often in poorer health than the general population, and are more likely to live with chronic illness. CHS is part of the BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) program under the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). Treating adult clients across the province within the correctional centres, CHS provides health care services including medical and nursing care, primary care, mental health and substance use treatment support, basic emergency response services, opioid antagonist treatments and care, dentistry, and post-discharge supports. We believe everyone deserves a chance to access healthcare treatments and heal, and CHS offers a non-judgemental place to help make that happen.

About the Role

We are looking for a Psychiatrist with experience in the assessment & management of patients with substance dependence and/or mental health issues to support patients in correctional facilities. The Psychiatrist collaboratively works with the interdisciplinary team in the correctional setting to effectively plan and manage the patients through their recovery and rehabilitation. You will use your extensive hands-on experience and background in treating complex clinical care to support the ongoing education of our team, and further the mental health of this population within the province of British Columbia. We encourage and facilitate cross appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Passed or eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) examinations in psychiatry or comparable qualifications
• Eligible for the College of Physician and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
• Completed a recognized training program in Psychiatry
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrates a trauma informed approach in clinical work and professional relationships
• Experience in 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 is an asset

To Apply

Please send your curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest to: Health Match BC. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.