Child Psychiatrist (Early Childhood)

Company: Vancouver Coastal Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Job Title:
Child Psychiatrist (Early Childhood)
Work Site:
Richmond Hospital
Status:
Part Time -- Permanent
Start Date:
To be mutually agreed upon
Compensation Type:
Combination
Come work as a Child Psychiatrist (Early Childhood) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Richmond is a diverse 'young' city thriving with families in all stages of life. It is located just south of Vancouver, BC. Richmond Early Childhood Mental Health Program (RECMHP) is located in the Child Health Centre of Richmond Hospital. It is co-located with Pediatrics and Maternity. RECMHP is a community-based public mental health service for children 0 to 6 years of age with significant emotional and/or behavioural problems. RECHMP team members function together as a "Working Group", with an expectancy to collaborate reflectively.
RECMHP is closely linked to the UBC Faculty of Medicine and innovates and collaborates in educational and research projects.
As a Child Psychiatrist (Early Childhood) with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

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• Have a strong knowledge base in medication management and psychotherapeutic modalities.
  
• Be involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of new programs and will participate in the training and education of medical students, residents and other allied health professionals.
  
• Collaborate with other community service providers, such as teachers and school counsellors.
  
  Qualifications
  Education, Licensing, & Experience:
  
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  • Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
    
  • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
    
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
    
    Knowledge & Abilities:
    
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    • A good knowledge of child relational/developmental/psycho therapeutic theory and practice is essential.
      
      Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Sam Struan, Recruitment Advisor: Sam.Struan@vch.ca, or click "Apply Now."
      Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.
      As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees and medical staff working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
      WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
      VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
      
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      • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
        
      • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
        
      • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
        
      • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
        
        Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
        

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