Job Description

Job Title:

Medical Coordinator (Physician) - Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Work Site:

Raven Song Community Health Centre - 2450 Ontario St

Status:

Part Time (0.3-0.6 FTE)

Start Date:

To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type:

Combination

Elevate Your Career at Vancouver Coastal Health

About Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Join VCH where excellence in patient care and professional empowerment converge. We're shaping the future of healthcare in mental health and addiction medicine.

\xf0\x9f\x8f\xa5 Raven Song Community Health Centre: A Leader in Mental Health and Addiction Care

In the heart of Vancouver, Raven Song is committed to inclusive care for adults with mental health and substance use challenges that affect their functioning. The program is one of seven sites across the city which offers a dynamic environment for healthcare leaders.

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Vancouver offers a blend of urban culture and natural beauty, ideal for professional and personal fulfillment.

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Experience a diverse cultural scene, educational excellence, dining, and arts.

\xf0\x9f\x8f\xa1 Professional Environment:

Our centre fosters collaboration and inter-professional engagement, supporting high-standard client-centered service.

Role and Impact as a Clinical Lead

• Leadership Role: Drive critical mental health and substance use services with top-tier operations and care.
• Community Impact: Profoundly affect lives dealing with mental health and addiction issues.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Join a team dedicated to comprehensive care and diverse counseling services.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing learning and skill development as a psychiatrist or addictions physician working with a multidisciplinary team

Work-Life Balance: A role aligned with your professional goals and personal values.

Join Vancouver Coastal Health and make a difference in mental health and addiction services.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience

Licensing:

• Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)

Mandatory Requirements:

• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Professional Affiliation:

• Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) or Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)

Experience:

• Medical leadership in a healthcare organization.
• 3+ years in independent clinical practice

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Culturally Competent: Awareness and understanding of diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
• Communicative Excellence: Exceptional skills in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Conflict Resolution: Expertise in managing complex service delivery challenges.
• Strategic Thinking: Systematic and critical approach to problem-solving and process implementation.
• Inspirational Leadership: Motivate and align team goals with organizational strategies.
• Decision-Making: Effective consultative skills within medical by-laws for efficient care delivery.
• Fiscal Management: Overseeing physician billings and managing program budgets.
• Quality Improvement: Commitment to enhancing service delivery and client care.
• Educational Engagement: Passion for contributing to medical education and research.

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Michelle Sylvest, Medical Staff Talent Aquisition Advisor: or click Apply Now.

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. 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.

• 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

Equity, diversity, 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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