Local Department Head - Chilliwack General Hospital - Psychiatry, Mental Health and Substance Use Program

Fraser Health

2 months ago

Chilliwack, British ColumbiaFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Fraser Health as a Local Department Head - Chilliwack General Hospital - Psychiatry, Mental Health and Substance Use Program in [object Object].

Key Responsibilities

of the Head of Department (Local) will include, but are not limited to: Participate in the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Coordinating Committee for the facility.

Participate in the Department of Psychiatry operations committee meeting.

Requirements

of programs operating within the facility are coordinated.

Maintain regular communication with operational leaders and Physician Leads within the department of community mental health teams.

Attend the MHSU regional meetings.

Monitor and optimize key mental health performance indicators.

Benefits & Compensation

those we care for and those who care for them

are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Fraser Health as a Local Department Head - Chilliwack General Hospital - Psychiatry, Mental Health and Substance Use Program.

Key Skills

Professional Practice LeadershipEthical Standards MaintenanceService Delivery Model IdentificationTeamworkCommunicationProgram CoordinationPerformance Indicator MonitoringQuality MonitoringMedical Staffing OversightPrivileging ReviewBudget ManagementWorkplace Wellness PromotionComplaint InvestigationWorkplace Respect PromotionHuman Resource PlanningRecruitment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Local Department Head - Chilliwack General Hospital - Psychiatry, Mental Health and Substance Use Program at Fraser Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Fraser 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Professional Practice Leadership, Ethical Standards Maintenance, Service Delivery Model Identification, Teamwork, Communication, Program Coordination, Performance Indicator Monitoring, Quality Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Department Head provides overall professional practice leadership and direction for the Psychiatry department at Chilliwack General Hospital, ensuring medical and ethical standards align with MHSU program priorities. Responsibilities include coordinating facility programs, managing communication...

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