Position Overview
Elevate your career at Vancouver General Hospital as an Emergency Psychiatrist in the Psychiatric Assessment Unit. Help patients navigate acute mental health crises through thorough assessments and effective care.
This locum to permanent role offers two full weekdays, focusing on providing vital psychiatric support. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care, conduct assessments, and create treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Your role will also involve mentorship of medical students and fellows.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform psychiatric assessments promptly during crises
• Develop and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Work with emergency and psychiatric professionals for patient stability
• Offer crisis intervention for acute psychiatric symptoms
• Supervise and teach medical trainees in the unit
Requirements:
• CMPA credentialing required
• Proven emergency psychiatry experience
• Royal Col...