Psychiatry- General

Overview

Fantastic opportunity for a general adult Psychiatrist to join the expanding Psychiatry department at Kelowna General Hospital. Discover the rewards of career satisfaction working within a strong culture of teamwork while delivering excellence in care. Our group of Psychiatrists provides service to KGH’s 30 bed inpatient unit, 6 bed Adult MH Intensive Care Unit, consults to the medical/surgical units and the emergency department, as well as maintaining a community based practice. Duties include patient assessment and treatment, collaboration with clinicians and managers, and assistance with the development and maintenance of appropriate programs, policies, and procedures. This collaborative team treats the serious and persistent mental illness population with intensive case management support. There are opportunities in supporting the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) clinic or the broader community through telepsychiatry. The role offers teaching opportuni...