Program Medical Director, Mental Health and Substance Use
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Provide medical leadership for assigned Vancouver Community Mental Health and Substance Use clinical portfolios, ensuring high-quality, safe, evidence-informed care. Lead medical staff through system redesign initiatives and practice changes while advancing integration priorities aligned with VC MHSU strategy and cross-partner collaboration. Work in dyad partnership with operational leaders to deliver improvements across patient flow, access, and care transitions, and provide medical input to transition and escalation frameworks. Champion continuous quality improvement, risk mitigation, and patient safety practices, promoting culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equity-oriented care approaches consistent with VCH values. Report to the Senior Medical Director, Vancouver Community.
Required Qualifications
- RCPSC certified in Psychiatry (or equivalent)
- eligible for licensure in BC
- Canadian Medical Protective Association membership (CMPA)-Mandatory
- Demonstrated leadership experience in complex health systems, including quality/safety and change management
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