About the Position
The Saulteau First Nations Mental Wellness Department is seeking a compassionate and supportive psychiatrist to join our team. The position offers part-time hours on a remote or hybrid work arrangement and is well suited to a psychiatrist who values holistic, trauma-informed, culturally relevant care. The psychiatrist will join an interdisciplinary team of mental health professionals and play an integral role in improving access to mental health services for Saulteau community members.
About Saulteau First Nations
We, the Saulteau First Nations, are a spirited and diverse community. We are a strong Self-Governed Nation, one that is healthy, culturally vibrant, and ready for tomorrow. Our cultural teachings and traditions guide us and keep us rooted as we move forward into the future. As stewards of the land, we ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. For as long as the “sun shines, the grass grows and the rivers flow”, we remain proud and humbly determined.
Why Join Our Team
- Competitive Compensation: to be negotiated based on experience.
- Incentives: Rural and Indigenous incentives may apply based on eligibility. Additional incentives may apply based on eligibility, including a recruitment incentive.
- Relocation Support: Incentives and assistance available.
- No Overhead: Clinic operations and admin support are fully covered.
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours in a fully remote or hybrid environment.
- Virtual Care Platform: Utilize our advanced customizable virtual care platform to provide healthcare remotely.
- Administrative Support: Triage, appointment scheduling, communication management and other supports.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborative and supportive work environment, grounded in providing meaningful care to First Nations community members.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments for conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, including medication management.
- Provide follow-up care to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as necessary.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with CPSBC and privacy regulations.
- Collaborate with Saulteau First Nations team members and community supports more broadly to coordinate treatment and care.
- Commitment to patient-centered, culturally responsive care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education and Experience
- Must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Psychiatry.
- Must be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Potential compensation is provided to help alleviate costs to register for out of province applicants.
