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• Job Summary

Job Title

• Psychiatrist, Venture Program

Work Site

• Venture 220 East 13th Avenue Vancouver, BC

Status

• Permanent Full-Time

Start Date

• February 9, 2026

Compensation Type

• Combination
• Come work as a Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
• The Venture Program is a community- based short-term, recovery-focused assessment and treatment program that provides an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for adults 19 years or older. It offers a safe and supportive environment where clients receive mental health care, develop coping strategies, and build skills to manage their illness effectively. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team.
• The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, provide diagnostic clarification, and develop individualized treatment plans for clients with acute needs. Responsibilities include medication review and initiation, risk assessment, brief therapeutic interventions, and close collaboration with nursing and allied health staff to support rapid stabilization.
• Furthermore, the psychiatrist must collaboratively work with clients and families; and liaise with community mental health teams, family physicians, and hospital staff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced setting. Experience in acute psychiatry, refractory disorders, trauma-informed care, culturally safe care, substance use disorders, and crisis intervention are highly recommended.
• A clinical faculty appointment at the University of British Columbia is recommended since supervision of medical students and psychiatry residents is expected.
• Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory
• Closing Statement
• Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca 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.