Adult Psychiatrist – Rural Community Hospital

About the role

Two full‑time adult psychiatrist positions are available in a welcoming rural community setting. You will join a collaborative mental‑health team that includes social workers, therapists, outreach nurses and community general practitioners.

Key responsibilities

• Provide urgent consultative support to Kootenay Lake Hospital’s medical/surgical units and emergency department.
• Collaborate with local family practitioners to develop and implement integrated care models and a patient medical‑home approach.
• Participate in regional call services for Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, if desired.
• Engage in leadership development through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program.
• Opportunities for locum work during the recruitment period.

Required profile

• New graduate or experienced psychiatrist willing to work in a rural environment.
• Commitment to innovative, patient‑centred mental‑health care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer

• Estimated remuneration $300,000‑$400,000 per year plus MOCAP Level 2.
• Retention premium of 11.34% and a flat fee of $17,574.
• Relocation funding of $9,000‑$15,000 based on move location.
• Recruitment incentive of $15,000.
• Potential additional remuneration under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement.