Psychiatrist, General and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) 200-1385 (Permanent Specialty)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our Nanaimo Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. As an ACT Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care and treatment to individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), often accompanied by comorbid substance use disorders and unstable lifestyle/housing. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering intensive, community-based services aimed at helping clients achieve stability, reduce hospitalizations, and enhance their quality of life.

Clinical Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for clients.


• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, adjusting treatment plans as needed.


• Provide ongoing medication management and psychoeducation to clients and their families.


• Collaborate with the ACT team to develop individualiz...