Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent (100-2591)

The South Island Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of Island Health are seeking a part-time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services at the Child and Youth Neurodevelopmental Clinic to the Children, youth and adolescents across the region.

It is an exciting time to join our team of psychiatrists! We are offering excellent opportunities to become a valued member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team where you can shape your career to suit your practice preferences.

This outpatient psychiatric service offers a combination of in person and virtual care to island wide children and youth with neurodiverse needs. This includes Autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, Tourette’s, language disorders and intellectual disability (if <14 years old). The successful candidate will provide consultations and management (re-assessment, medication management, collaborative care, Mental Health Act documentation) to youth age 6-18 for up to 18 months. The position is supported by a mental health nurse and system navigator and functions in a shared care capacity with primary care providers. The program can offer some work-from-home opportunities with our flexible Virtual Platform and opportunity to participate in program development.

Participation in the Child and Youth Mental Health on-call group is a requirement. This is a MOCAP funded Call Group and includes call for the Queen Alexandra Ledger site and the Victoria General Hospital Emergency and inpatient wards for children and youth presenting with MHSU crisis. Call frequency is determined by the number of Psychiatrists on the call schedule.

As this is a teaching facility the candidate will be expected to obtain a clinical teaching appointment from UBC and be involved in the training of medical students and Psychiatry Residents.

Additional Information:

This position can be combined with other available part-time Psychiatry positions to create a rewarding and diverse full-time Psychiatry practice.

Start Date

As soon as possible

Community Information 

Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People, Victoria is a forward-thinking, active community and the largest city on the Island. The municipality of Victoria is home to approximately 92,000 people with the Greater Victoria region counting over 397,000 residents. The capital city of British Columbia has a dynamic, thriving economy and a vibrant arts and culture scene, with an unparalleled natural environment enjoyed by residents and visitors. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 61 or other private alternatives. The University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College are all highly esteemed post secondary options in the area. Greater Victoria offers a mix of unique neighbourhoods, world-class attractions and urban amenities to make it one of the most livable cities on the west coast.