Psychiatrist - Vancouver
Why Fraser Health?:
Join Us in Transforming Patient Care
Clinical practice in British Columbia aligns closely with the UK system, making the transition for UK-trained psychiatrists both seamless and fulfilling. Fraser Health provides a collaborative and progressive environment, ideal for psychiatrists seeking meaningful careers within an innovative and expanding healthcare network.If you're a UK-qualified physician exploring new horizons, we invite you to consider joining one of Canada's leading health regions.
Join Our Team of Dedicated Psychiatrists
Fraser Health, British Columbia’s largest health authority, is seeking skilled and compassionate UK based Psychiatrists interested in relocating to Canada to provide care to our diverse patient population in a dynamic and fulfilling environment. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for psychiatrists to be a part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting complex and marginalized individuals facing mental health challenges, across a range of Psychiatry programs:
- Child Youth and Young Adult (CYYA) Psychiatry, community and hospital based
- Assertive Community Treatment
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Eating Disorders
- Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI)
- Developmental Disability Mental Health Services (DDMHS)
- Tertiary Psychiatry
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Outpatient Psychiatry
- Community Psychiatry and Mental Health Teams
- Virtual Psychiatry
- Reproductive and Perinatal Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation Psychiatry
- Serving over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and home to 12 hospitals, including Level 1 and Level 3 Trauma Centres and BC’s first dedicated Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre.
- Significant investments in hospital redevelopment projects, including Royal Columbian and Burnaby Hospitals, as well as Emergency Department expansions at Eagle Ridge and Peace Arch Hospitals. A new Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre is under development, expanding opportunities for care delivery.
- Commitment to virtual health care and digital initiatives, enhancing patient care and physician support.
- Full affiliation with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and opportunity to mentor and train medical students in psychiatry and medical residents.
- A new medical school at Simon Fraser University opening in 2026 with further opportunities in medical education.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative and collegial environment with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and medical education across a network of hospitals and community mental health programs.
- Opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare system that supports both urban and community hospitals.
- Enjoy a high quality of life in one of Canada’s most desirable regions, with access to natural beauty, vibrant city life, and diverse communities with high quality schools and cultural amenities — all while making a difference in mental healthcare.
- For more on our region, visit: Fraser Health - Live Here
- For more on our Mental Health and Substance Use programs and services, visit: Mental Health and Substance Use. NOTE: Any job listings on this link do not reflect the full array of opportunities. For full details regarding jobs, please contact Fatima.Beatty@fraserhealth.ca.
Opportunities are available in both urban centres and beautiful rural communities:
- Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre
Chilliwack General Hospital
Delta Hospital
Eagle Ridge Hospital
Langley Memorial Hospital
Peace Arch Hospital (White Rock)
Ridge Meadows Hospital (Maple Ridge)
Surrey Memorial Hospital
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
- FRCPC (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada) or FRCPC Eligible.
Learn more about the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia’s (CPSBC) proposed bylaw changes regarding licensure pathways for internationally and U.S.-trained physicians.
Notification of Bylaw Amendments: Registration | College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
If you have questions or interested in learning more about Psychiatrist opportunities, please contact Fatima Beatty, Client Partner, Physicians, Executive & Senior Leadership Acquisition, at Fatima.Beatty@fraserhealth.ca. A representative from the physician recruitment team will contact you to schedule a one-on-one conversation to discuss your interest.
Join us and start your journey to become a part of a team dedicated to delivering Better Health, Best in Health Care.
Compensation: Combination of Alternative Payment Plan & Fee For Service
Qualifications/Credentials: CPSBC Eligible, CPSBC Eligible for Full License, CPSBC Full, FRCPC, FRCPC Eligible
Locations (Physicians):Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Burnaby Hospital, Chilliwack General Hospital, Delta Hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital, Fraser Health, Langley Memorial Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital