Psychiatrist

Vancouver Coastal Health

18 days ago

Richmond, British ColumbiaFull TimeGeriatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Geriatric Psychiatrist – Full-Time, On-Call in United States.

Key Responsibilities

related conditions with complex behavioural or psychiatric symptoms, and comorbid medical

days of work per week in a blended billing model between Older adult outpatient ambulatory care program (0.4FTE), Geriatric Consult

liaison service (0.2 FTE) and Richmond Older Adult Mental Health Team (0.4FTE) (Sessional and Fee

service). The psychiatrists are responsible for their own billings.

Requirements

Candidates must meet credentialing requirements of Vancouver Coastal Health.

Additionally, the candidate should have: A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits & Compensation

morbid mental health, addiction and physical health issues. The clinical program model is strength

based and aimed to support individuals in their unique process of recovery by offering a range of evidence

based clinical services including psychiatric assessment and treatment, attention to physical health & wellness, motivational interviewing, cognitive

related conditions with complex behavioural or psychiatric symptoms, and comorbid medical

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Geriatric Psychiatrist – Full-Time, On-Call.

Key Skills

Geriatric psychiatryPsychiatric assessmentCognitive-behavioural therapyMotivational interviewingPsychosocial rehabilitationClinical consultationDementia careCrisis interventionDischarge planningInterdisciplinary collaborationMedical educationCase managementNeurocognitive disorder assessmentTreatment planning

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Position Insights

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

This Geriatrics position at Vancouver Coastal Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Richmond, British Columbia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Geriatric psychiatry, Psychiatric assessment, Cognitive-behavioural therapy, Motivational interviewing, Psychosocial rehabilitation, Clinical consultation, Dementia care, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist will provide specialized psychiatric assessment and treatment for older adults across outpatient, hospital consult, and mental health team settings. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery and participating in the on-call roster.

Benefits package: Employer-paid training, Wellness supports, Award-winning recognition programs, Discount offers. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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