Vancouver Community MHSU Programs (Various Sites)
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Addictions Medicine Physician Vancouver Coastal Health
Description
Join Vancouver Coastal Health as an Addictions Medicine Physician across various community sites. This permanent role focuses on adult addiction treatment with opportunities for team collaboration and patient care.
This position requires a Medical Degree and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, with a commitment of 0.2–0.5 FTE. You will manage substance use disorders, provide pain management, and develop treatment plans including opioid therapy. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential while adhering to harm-reduction and recovery-oriented care principles.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct medical assessments for substance use disorders
• Manage withdrawal and pain treatment for adult patients
• Prescribe opioid agonist therapy (OAT) as needed
• Collaborate with teams for client-centered care
• Engage families and support community-based treatment
Requirements:
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This position requires a Medical Degree and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, with a commitment of 0.2–0.5 FTE. You will manage substance use disorders, provide pain management, and develop treatment plans including opioid therapy. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential while adhering to harm-reduction and recovery-oriented care principles.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct medical assessments for substance use disorders
• Manage withdrawal and pain treatment for adult patients
• Prescribe opioid agonist therapy (OAT) as needed
• Collaborate with teams for client-centered care
• Engage families and support community-based treatment
Requirements:
...