Job Description
The South Island Department of Psychiatry is looking for a part-time General Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatrist. The successful candidates will engage and participate in outpatient care at Victoria Mental Health Centre.
The successful candidates’ clinical focus will be on serious and persistent mental illness particularly Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, severe depressions, and severe personality disorders with functional impairment.
The majority of care is delivered via team based care, with a small minority of care being psychiatrist only. Direct care to patients as well as indirect care with allied health professionals will be part of this role. Outreach may be a part of this role as well. Further, telehealth services (primarily videoconference) will be provided at times.
The successful candidates’ will engage in enthusiastic team participation and collaboration with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary approach.
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