Job Description

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IHA-11960

Status
Open
Site
Flexible
Site Type
Other
Type of Position
Permanent
Date Range
Hours of Work
0.50 FTE
On Call
N/A
On Call
Comments
Demonstrated leadership experience in healthcare or academic settings.

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive system-level improvements.

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare delivery.


Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory


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Qualifications, Education and Skills

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Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

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Position Overview



Interior Health is seeking a visionary psychiatrist to serve as the Medical Director for the MHSU Network. In this co-leadership role, you will partner with the Network Director, MHSU, to guide the strategic and clinical direction of MHSU services across the continuum of care. This role is ideal for a physician leader committed to advancing mental health and substance use care through collaboration, innovation, and quality improvement.



Key Responsibilities



Strategic & Operational Leadership


Co-lead the MHSU Network, ensuring alignment with provincial standards and Interior Health's strategic goals.

Foster a collaborative, inter-professional environment across acute, residential, tertiary, and community MHSU services.

Represent Interior Health in medico-legal, regulatory, and inter-agency matters related to MHSU.


Clinical Oversight & Quality


Promote excellence in psychiatric care and service delivery across diverse populations including children, youth, seniors, Indigenous communities, LGBTQ2S individuals, and those with substance use concerns.

Lead quality assurance, patient safety, and utilization management initiatives.

Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and professional regulations.


Physician Engagement & Development


Provide consistent leadership and support to physicians within the MHSU Program.

Promote continuing professional development and ethical standards of care.


Recruitment & Retention


Collaborate on physician workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies.

Strengthen academic partnerships with UBC and other institutions.


Education & Research


Identify and support educational priorities and research initiatives within the MHSU Clinical Network.

Ensure policies and procedures support excellence in care, teaching, and innovation.

Terms

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Compensation

Compensation Type
Salary
Estimated Remuneration
$141,258.08-$161,398.00
Physician Overhead
N/A