Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

Job Description

<p><h3>Position Summary</h3>
<p>Excellent opportunities for Child and Youth Psychiatrists looking to practice in a welcoming community setting where the lifestyle opportunities are endless! Two positions available to join us at Penticton Regional Hospital. You will be part of our dedicated team of 7 psychiatrists providing up-to-date, comprehensive, quality client-centred care to individuals and their families. The 16 bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) offers Acute Mental Health and Substance Use services in a safe, secure and accessible facility for the South Okanagan region. In addition to Inpatient services, our well established integrated Adult Mental Health programs include Short Term Counseling, Community Case Management, Vocational Rehabilitation, Physical Activation, Anxiety and Depression, DBT groups, as well as Seniors Mental Health and Rural Outreach. Our community child and youth mental health program features individual counselling, group counselling, DBT program and integrated psychiatric services. Enjoy a diverse practice supported by a collaborative and experienced group of caring inter-disciplinary professionals; this team truly creates the work environment you have longed for. In this position you have the opportunity to teach medical students and participate in quality improvement and program development activities. In addition to child and youth psychiatry, this position may also be involved with general psychiatry. 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 leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers. For those interested, locum opportunities also available during the recruitment period. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! Its better here! Email CV to PhysicianRecruitment@interiorhealth.ca</p>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
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<li>You hold, or are eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).</li>
<li>If you’re a US-trained physician with ABMS certification in psychiatry, you may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.</li>
<li>To practice medicine here, you’ll have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.</li>
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