Inpatient Withdrawal Management Physician, Vancouver Detoxification Centre and Oak Care Centre

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  • Vancouver, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Title:Inpatient Withdrawal Management PhysicianWork Site:377 E 2nd Ave & 780 West 57th Avenue - Ward 4Status:Permanent Full-TimeStart Date:July 1, 2026Compensation Type:Clinical Service ContractCome work as an Inpatient Withdrawal Management Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Come join the most experienced withdrawal management team in Vancouver! You will work in a fun, engaged interdisciplinary team of social workers, 24/7 nursing and detox workers. In this role you will manage the full spectrum of substance use disorders in an inpatient withdrawal management environment, including complex withdrawal presentations.Logistics:-You will work between two sites-2 physicians work together Mon-Fri with 1 physician on over the weekends-We are hiring both “staff” and “locum” positions. “Staff” are required to work a minimum 12 weeks per year, weekends in a 2:1 ratio, holidays distributed among the staff group and are paid at a higher rate. “Locums” are only required to pick up work once every 12 months to remain active in the locum pool.QualificationsEducation, Licensing, & Experience:
  • Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
  • Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
  • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Candidates must have one of the following:
  • Certification through the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine;
  • Certification through the American Society of Addiction Medicine;
  • Certification through the International Society of Addiction Medicine;
  • Certification through the American Board of Addiction Medicine;
  • Completion of the BC Centre on Substance Use Addictions Medicine Fellowship program;
  • Certificate of Added Competency in Addiction Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada; or
  • Area of Focused Competence (Diploma) program in Addiction Medicine accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Preference is given to candidates who have completed formal addiction medicine training.Closing StatementInterested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click “Apply Now.”Please note that a resume, cover letter and two references are required to apply for this position.Referees must include:
-For graduating fellows: program director
-For practicing physicians: current/most recent medical director
-If previously worked for VCH: medical director during tenureAs per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

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