Geriatric Psychiatrist

Work Site

Cambie Older Adults Mental Health and Substances Services - Cambie Street

Job Title

Geriatric Psychiatrist

Employment Type

Locum - Part Time

Start Date: To be mutually agreed upon

Compensation Type: Combination

Position Overview

The Vancouver Community Older Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services require a part-time Psychiatrist to join an interdisciplinary team in caring for patients generally over 65 with mental health problems. The team consists of geriatric psychiatrists, other physicians, case managers, counsellors, neuropsychologists and administrative staff. Clinical settings may include outpatient visits, community home visits/outreach, residential care facilities, and indirect case reviews within a collaborative care model. All VCH physicians must be appointed as medical staff of Vancouver Coastal Health. On-call participation is optional.

Key Responsibilities