Geriatric Psychiatrist

Geriatric Psychiatry Opportunity

Island Health is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join our team in Victoria. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide geriatric psychiatry consultation to inpatient and outpatient services, including the Sandringham Tertiary Care Unit. This unit provides psychiatric and psychosocial rehabilitation to complex clientele. You may also have opportunities to provide service in Neuromodulatory treatments (ECT, TMS) as well as Telehealth to other island communities. Participation in the Geriatric Psychiatry call rotation is a requirement of this position. The Division enjoys collegial relationships with the Island Health geriatric medicine, adult psychiatry and hospitalist services. Inpatient services and the outpatient clinics are supported by interdisciplinary teams. As Island Health is part of the UBC Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program, there is opportunity for training of medical students and residents. Participation in research is strongly encouraged and facilitated by Island Health. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all departmental, clinical and operational team meetings and take on a lead role when required.

Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia's scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC's scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria's temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.

Requirements
Eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
Eligible for membership of Canadian Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (mandatory)
Experience in collaborative, multidisciplinary, community Psychogeriatric care required
Subspecialty qualification in Geriatric Psychiatry – obtained or to be obtained
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills

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