Job Description
VIHA-5532
Qualifications, Education and Skills
- Current CPSBC License (Provisional)
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada – Eligible
Role and Facility Information
The Cowichan Valley Department of Psychiatry of Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a General Psychiatrist to join the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) programs. The Cowichan Valley supports a continuum of services, including the 15‑bed Psychiatry In‑Patient Unit at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH), which collaborates with primary care providers.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide short‑term services such as community crisis response and brief interventions, supporting GP referrals.
- Offer case management for moderate community support, including assertive community treatment (ACT) and early psychosis intervention.
- Deliver sub...