Psychiatry

Role Description

In accordance with the standards of practice and the established vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, the psychiatrist who accepts this position will evaluate, diagnose and provide specialized treatment for patients with complex, treatment‑resistant psychosis including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar and other disorders. The psychiatrist is a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer‑support workers, psychologists, rehabilitation workers, and recreation therapists to provide an innovative and comprehensive array of services.

The psychiatrist will serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team in dealing with complex mental disorders and symptom management with a strong knowledge base in psychopharmacology. The psychiatrist may also be involved in innovative treatment interventions and will par...