Overview General Adult Psychiatrist – Powell River role at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
Details Job Title: General Adult Psychiatrist
Work Site: qathet General Hospital
Status: Full Time - Permanent
Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon
Compensation Type: Combination
Role Description This is a hospital-based position in Powell River, BC, where two full-time adult psychiatrists serve diverse mental health and addiction needs. The role combines outpatient and inpatient work (7-bed psychiatric unit). There is no overhead and no call. Comprehensive allied health care supports are on site, including ACT, ICMT, child psychiatry, counseling, and close collaborative care with family physicians, nurse practitioners and specialists. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is provided on site. Applicants with leadership and quality/program improvement experience or training are a bonus. CME and physician leadership education incentives are available.
If you enjoy fast-paced, acute, and varied team-based work, this position is for you. The region offers outdoor beauty and various community and cultural opportunities.
Education, Licensing, & Experience Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
How to Apply Interested in applying? Reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor,



at [email protected] or click “Apply Now.” A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.
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Comprehensive health advantages package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services for employees and their immediate families
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📌 General Adult Psychiatrist - Powell River (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia