Psychiatrist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatry services to UBC students, including assessment, triage, psychotherapy, and medication management
• Deliver clinical interventions through scheduled in-person, Telehealth, and virtual appointments
• Conduct psychiatric examinations, review laboratory findings, and prepare consultation reports
• Manage the psychiatry referral process and oversee the psychiatry waitlist
• Act as a primary point of contact for consultations and questions from providers within Student Health & Wellbeing
• Collaborate with the management team to develop policies, procedures, and programs related to psychiatry
• Support referral pathways and participate in the development of clinical mental health initiatives and health promotion programs
• Act as a liaison with faculties, departments, and student services regarding students in crisis

Requirements

• Accredited medical degree recognized in Canada
• Completion of an accredited psychiatry fellowship recognized by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (RCPC)
• Active and unrestricted medical license to practice in British Columbia (CPSBC)
• Active membership in the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) or equivalent medical liability insurance
• Competency in the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in healthcare delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of practice experience in young adult psychiatry, ideally within a higher education setting
• Experience delivering psychiatry care via Telehealth and/or Virtual Health platforms
• Knowledge of student development theory and its implications for psychiatric service provision
• Strong organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. UBC is a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, committed to fostering an inclusive community that supports inspired students, faculty, and staff in their journey of discovery.