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Psychiatrist, General and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) 200-1385 (Permanent Specialty)
Posted by Island Health • March 23, 2026
Description
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...
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