Psychiatry

Overview

Fantastic opportunities for child and adolescent Psychiatrists to join the expanding psychiatry department at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care!

Our cohesive team of 10 dedicated and caring Psychiatrists provides service to VJH’s 35 bed inpatient psychiatry unit, consults to the medical/surgical and women’s and children’s units and to the emergency department, as well as maintaining a community based practice. Our community child and youth mental health program features individual counselling, group counselling, DBT program and integrated psychiatric services. In this role you will enjoy variety and broad diversity, working collaboratively with our caring multi-disciplinary teams in acute and community settings to provide a continuum of care across community and acute services; this team truly creates the work environment you have longed for!

Clinical Opportunities

In addition to child and adolescent psychiatry, those interested in a combined general adult/child and adolescent practice would also be welcomed.

Leadership Development

Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

Teaching

VJH is affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program and as such, you will have the opportunity to enjoy teaching medical students.

Compensation

Compensation Type : Combination

Estimated remuneration: $300,000 - $450,000, plus MOCAP.

Benefits and Incentives

Relocation funding available: $9,000 within BC, $12,000 within Canada, $15,000 from outside Canada. Relocation incentives are subject to change and current rates are confirmed at the time of offer.