Psychiatrist, Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre - VGH

Job Summary Job Title

• Psychiatrist
• Work
• Site:
• Joseph &
• Rosalie
• Segal
• Family
• Health
• Centre -
• VGH
• Status:
• Permanent
• Part-Time
• Start
• Date:
• August 1, 2026
• Compensation
• Type: Combination Come work as Psychiatrist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! The psychiatrist will work as part of a strong cohesive outpatient team located within the Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre providing initial psychiatric assessments, consultations, medication review, and referral to group psychotherapy & time limited individual psychotherapy. Excellence in clinical care will be offered based on the best available evidence with treatment tailored to each person’s individual needs.
• As a
• Psychiatrist with
• Vancouver
• Coastal
• Health, you will: The successful candidate with play a crucial role in delivering an evidence-based treatment for adults with moderate complexity and symptom severity Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This position is a 0.1 FTE, dedicating approximately 3 hours per week to co-facilitating a weekly in-person OCD Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Exposure and Response Prevention group and associated clinical consultation. You'll be an integral part of our collaborative, interdisciplinary team, reporting to the Head, Department of Psychiatry, Vancouver Acute, through the Vancouver Community Adult & Child MHSU Medical Director. This role offers the chance to directly impact the lives of patients with OCD and contribute to their well-being within a supportive medical environment. Key Responsibilities Co-facilitate a weekly 90 minute in-person CBT ERP group for OCD, ensuring a structured, engaging, and safe environment. Provide medical oversight and clinical leadership within the group as appropriate for a psychiatrist. Support patient in learning, practicing, and generalizing CBT skills. Work collaboratively with the broader MHSU-OS team. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of group sessions and client progress. Actively participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and case consultations as required. Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the OCD group therapy program within VGH MHSU-OS.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience: A Medical Degree and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) – Eligible Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) or equivalent Eligibility for a clinical faculty appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory Experience: Demonstrated training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), specifically in group facilitation for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Proven experience working with patients with OCD in a mental health setting. Experience in an interdisciplinary mental health team environment. Skills & Abilities: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Commitment to providing client-centered, evidence-based care. Ability to maintain clear and concise clinical documentation. Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuusali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.