Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

Shape the future of child and adolescent psychiatry in Kamloops. At Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), your blend of expertise and compassion isn’t just crucial; it’s transformative, providing unparalleled care and shaping the trajectory of mental health services for our youngest patients. In this vital role, you’ll join a group of passionate psychiatrists dedicated to the comprehensive well-being of children and youth. Together, you’ll impact both the hospital and the broader community, ensuring brighter, healthier futures for the young lives we serve.

At RIH, your expertise will be pivotal in conducting psychiatric assessments and treatments for patients up to 18 years old. These young individuals are typically admitted through the Emergency Department, emphasizing the crucial nature of your role in their care. The new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower includes advanced child and adolescent mental health services, a specialized mental health and substance use inpatient unit, and a 30-bed general psychiatric unit, featuring 20 general beds, 10 high observation beds, and 3 seclusion beds. Your work will be amplified by the dedicated support of Youth Crisis and Mental Health Liaison workers, creating a robust network of care.

Beyond the hospital setting, your influence will extend into the community, where you’ll be a key support for family physicians, pediatricians, and child & youth mental health services. Your efforts will strengthen the healthcare network for our youth, ensuring comprehensive support and care. This dual focus on clinical and community collaboration underscores the breadth and depth of your role, fostering a comprehensive network of support for our youngest patients.

You’ll integrate your expertise with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, and social workers. Your collaborative efforts will place you at the heart of innovative programs targeting critical areas such as transitions to adulthood, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Conducting thorough assessments and providing timely treatments, you’ll be key in our holistic approach.

Working with clinicians and managers, you’ll refine programs, policies, and procedures. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with our clinicians, you’ll provide an invaluable perspective that helps take our integrated care to new heights. With active staff privileges at RIH, you’ll lead as the Most Responsible Physician for your patients during their hospital stays, ensuring a continuity of care that families can trust. You’ll oversee a portion of the new child and youth psychiatric admissions, making a significant impact on their journey toward healing.

Your dedication to educational excellence will be evident as you mentor peers, medical undergraduates, postgraduate Family Practice residents, and participants in the UBC–Okanagan Psychiatry program. We’ll support and encourage you to embrace leadership roles and pursue professional development.

Shape the Future of Healthcare: Begin Your Legacy Here If you’re an empathetic and insightful child and adolescent psychiatrist, elevate your career at Royal Inland Hospital, where your expertise can change lives. Apply today to live, work and play where others only vacation! Email your CV to Physician Recruitment today. It's better here!

Are you interested in practicing at RIH, but prefer part-time hours? We warmly welcome your preference for balance and flexibility! We recognize the vital role of talented child and adolescent psychiatrists, even on a part-time basis.

Step In, Stand Out: Make a Difference as a Locum Come for a locum and experience healthcare transformation that not only showcases your expertise but also deepens your commitment to patient care. Reach out to Dr. Michael Weitzner to find out more.

This job posting is for a position covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order, and selected applicant(s) must comply with the requirements of the order.