Consultation Liaison Psychiatry - Victoria, Canada - Island Health

Island Health

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Victoria, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Victoria Department of Psychiatry is looking for a General Psychiatrist to provide part-time services Consultation Liason Services to Long Term Care facilities in South Island.

Long Term Care (LTC) in the South Island covers a number of Island Health and licensed facilities.

Over 300 under 75 yr old residents in LTC have major mental health diagnosis including schizophrenia, neuropsychiatric disorders (Huntingtons), brain injury and substance use disorders.

Comorbidity depression and anxiety disorders are additional burdens of disease in this population.

All residents will have a Most Responsible Physician that will be responsible for screening assessments and referrals, as well as dealing with on call issues in the facilities.

The Consult Liaison Psychiatrist will be required to respond to requests in a non emergent way during regular working hours.

Attendance to clients should be direct and the use of telehealth as needed.

Participation in the South Island General Psychiatry call rotation is a requirement of this position.

Involvement in the Island Medical Program undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program is encouraged. A University of BC affiliated appointment and membership in the Division of General Psychiatry is available.

Start Date
As soon as possible.

Additional Information
Part-time positions can be combined with other available part-time positions to create a rewarding and diverse full-time Psychiatry practice.

Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia's scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about.

Few areas in the world can match BC's scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class fishing.

With Victoria's temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.