Job Description

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.Job SummaryJob Title:Medical Coordinator (Psychiatrist)Work Site:Raven Song Community Health CentreStatus:Full-TimeStart Date:March 1, 2025Compensation Type:Administrative ContractCome work as Medical Coordinator with 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.Raven Song Community Health Centre: A Leader in Mental Health and Addiction CareIn 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.Lifestyle Benefits:

• Vancouver offers a blend of urban culture and natural beauty, ideal for professional and personal fulfillment.
• Community Amenities: Experience a diverse cultural scene, educational excellence, dining, and arts.
• 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.QualificationsEducation, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Mandatory
• 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 StatementInterested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click Apply Now.Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

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