Island Health is looking for a psychiatrist to provide a one year part-time locum for a maternity leave. The successful applicant will primarily work in an outpatient setting, caring for an adult population of patients with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and substance use diagnoses.

 The candidate must be comfortable in working with the persistently mentally ill, personality disordered, and co-morbid populations, and within the framework of a community and recovery focused program. The successful candidate would provide services at the MHSU outpatient clinic and support ACT/ACSS services in the community. Caseload is shared with the current psychiatrist, and there are currently no on-call responsibilities after-hours or on weekends or holidays. The suitable candidate should be flexible within a growing and changing clinical environment, and comfort with a collaborative and consultative service are imperative. 

Collaboration within a regional system of care includes coordination with the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. 

Start Date

May 1, 2025

Benefits

Free office space, secretary, telephone, fax and email. 

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), including (subject to change): 

Fee Premium: 7.98%

 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner-pro/rrp_points.pdf

Community Information

Port Alberni, a coastal city with a population of 18,000, is situated in the majestic Alberni Valley surrounded by mountains and breathtaking scenery.

This temperate valley climate offers an array of year-round outdoor activities.  Port Alberni is the gateway to the Pacific Rim communities of Tofino & Ucluelet, and Long Beach, the top Canadian surfing destination, Port Alberni enjoys easy access to the best recreational opportunities on Vancouver Island. It is now the official “Ultimate Fishing Town” of Canada. World-class alpine and Nordic skiing, and snowboarding, are popular on nearby Mt. Washington. It is quite accessible by car and an easy ski -day roundtrip in the winter.

Port Alberni is a family-friendly community with affordable housing and strong public schools.  Community spirit abounds and is evident by the abundance of activities for children including programs in: music, dance, gymnastics and all team sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, lacrosse etc.  Sproat Lake, located just outside of the city is the ideal location to base your family home, and some claim it is the best lake on Vancouver Island for boating and water sports.

Located within a 60 minute drive from Nanaimo, and offering easy access to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni provides access to big-city amenities with all the charm and character of a rural community.