Position Summary

We are seeking a full time Neuropsychiatrist or General Psychiatrist with relevant training and experience to join the multidisciplinary team and oversee the 12-bed Neuropsychiatry Unit at Hillside Centre.

The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
Provide comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessments for adults with significant complexity
Lead the multidisciplinary team (nurses, SW, OT, PT, Psychology, Neuropsychology) and participate in treatment planning conferences
Participate in BC Neuropsychiatry rounds, held virtually, on a weekly basis
Act as a resource for referring psychiatrists/teams and support the transfer of care to partners on discharge
Synthesize and apply a customized biopsychosocial framework, and translate into care recommendations and plans
Advocate for patients supporting re-integration to their home communities
Participate in general psychiatry call at RIH

Additional Opportunities
Option to provide outpatient care through the community-based Acquired Brain Injury Program
Opportunities for medical leadership positions




Engagement in research and quality improvement projects
Teaching opportunities for UBC medical students, FP residents, and psychiatry residents
Prospects for CME activities with colleagues at Royal Inland Hospital and access to funding for projects through the Royal Inland and Hillside Physician Association (RIHPA)
Dedicated office space at Hillside Centre and chance to work with 3 other psychiatrists

Qualifications
You'll hold, or be eligible for, licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
If you’re a US-trained physician with ABMS certification in psychiatry, you may be eligible to practice under the USA certified class.
You’ll be UCNS Board Certified or Board Eligible in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, or have relevant training and experience.
To practice medicine here, you’ll have coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
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📌 Psychiatry General Kamloops
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 Kamloops