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Permanent & Locum Psychiatry Opportunities | Cowichan District Hospital | Duncan, British Columbia
Are you looking for a rewarding psychiatry career combined with an exceptional West Coast lifestyle?
Island Health is seeking Psychiatrists to join our growing Mental Health and Substance Use team in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Opportunities are available for:
- General Psychiatrists (Full-Time & Part-Time)
- Geriatric Psychiatrists (Full-Time)
- Psychiatry Locums
Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering comprehensive psychiatric care while helping shape the future of mental health services in one of British Columbia's most exciting healthcare redevelopment projects.
A Rare Opportunity to Help Design the Future of Mental Health Care
Cowichan District Hospital is preparing to open a brand-new hospital in 2027. The new facility will include expanded psychiatric services featuring:
- A dedicated Psychiatric Emergency Zone embedded within the Emergency Department
- A Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- A 20-bed inpatient psychiatry unit
- Enhanced integration between hospital and community-based mental health services
Incoming psychiatrists will have the opportunity to contribute to the development, growth and innovation of psychiatric services within a modern, state-of-the-art healthcare campus.
The Opportunity
Psychiatrists in Cowichan work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary model alongside:
- Family Physicians and Hospitalists
- Emergency Physicians
- Mental Health and Substance Use teams
- Crisis Response Teams
- Nurse Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals
- Community-based support services
Clinical opportunities may include:
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services
- Crisis Response and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Programs
- Early Psychosis Intervention Programs
- Substance Use Services
- Psychogeriatric Care
- Teaching and Academic Opportunities through UBC's Island Medical Program
You'll provide care across a broad range of psychiatric presentations including:
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Concurrent Disorders
- Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Conditions
Why Join Cowichan?
Professional Advantages
- Opportunity to help shape a brand-new hospital and psychiatric program
- Collaborative and collegial team environment
- Diverse and rewarding clinical practice
- Teaching opportunities through UBC Faculty of Medicine
- Research opportunities supported by Island Health
- Leadership and program development opportunities
- Flexible practice options including full-time, part-time and locum positions
Recruitment Incentives (Eligible Permanent Positions)
Physicians may be eligible for additional remuneration through the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including:
- Recruitment Incentive of up to $10,000
- Relocation Assistance of up to $15,000
- Annual Flat Fee Payments
- Fee-for-Service Premiums
- Continuing Medical Education Funding
- Additional Rural Practice Incentives
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
- Hold FRCPC certification or be FRCPC eligible in Psychiatry
- Demonstrate experience or interest in collaborative multidisciplinary care
Additional experience in geriatric psychiatry, leadership, teaching or program development is considered an asset.
Live in the Cowichan Valley
Located between Victoria and Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley offers one of Canada's most desirable lifestyles.
Enjoy:
- Hiking and mountain biking
- Kayaking, sailing and fishing
- Golf and year-round outdoor recreation
- Award-winning wineries and local farms
- Vibrant arts and cultural communities
- Excellent public and private schools
- Easy access to Victoria, Vancouver and the rest of Vancouver Island
Known for Canada's most temperate climate, the Cowichan Valley combines professional fulfillment with an exceptional quality of life.
Current Opportunities
General Psychiatrist #200-1197
Geriatric Psychiatrist #200-1431
Learn More & Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Christal Lawson
Medical Staff Recruiter
Island Health
christal.lawson@islandhealth.ca
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to:
medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Explore current opportunities and learn more about practicing with Island Health at:
medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/careers
