Administration at Flexible

IHA-11960

Status Open Site Flexible Site Type Other Type of Position Permanent Date Range Hours of Work 0.50 FTE On Call N/A On Call Comments

• Demonstrated leadership experience in healthcare or academic settings.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive system-level improvements.

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare delivery.

Coverage with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is mandatory

Qualifications, Education and Skills

Requisites

Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) Mandatory

Role and Facility Information

Position Overview

Interior Health is seeking a visionary psychiatrist to serve as the Medical Director for the MHSU Network. In this co-leadership role, you will partner with the Network Director, MHSU, to guide the strategic and clinical direction of MHSU services across the continuum of care. This role is ideal for a physician leader committed to advancing mental health and substance use care through collaboration, innovation, and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Co-lead the MHSU Network, ensuring alignment with provincial standards and Interior Health’s strategic goals.

• Foster a collaborative, inter-professional environment across acute, residential, tertiary, and community MHSU services.

• Represent Interior Health in medico-legal, regulatory, and inter-agency matters related to MHSU.

Clinical Oversight & Quality

• Promote excellence in psychiatric care and service delivery across diverse populations including children, youth, seniors, Indigenous communities, LGBTQ2S individuals, and those with substance use concerns.

• Lead quality assurance, patient safety, and utilization management initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and professional regulations.

Physician Engagement & Development

• Provide consistent leadership and support to physicians within the MHSU Program.

• Promote continuing professional development and ethical standards of care.

Recruitment & Retention

• Collaborate on physician workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies.

• Strengthen academic partnerships with UBC and other institutions.

Education & Research

• Identify and support educational priorities and research initiatives within the MHSU Clinical Network.

• Ensure policies and procedures support excellence in care, teaching, and innovation.

Terms

Compensation

Compensation Type Salary Estimated Remuneration $141,258.08-$161,398.00 Physician Overhead N/A