Regional Division Head - Tertiary Psychiatry Programs, Mental Health and Substance Use Program

Job Summary We are seeking to fill the Regional Division Head, Tertiary Psychiatry Programs, position which provides overall professional practice leadership and direction to the members of a professional regional division within Fraser Health. The successful candidate will have lead responsibility for the maintenance of medical and ethical standards of practice and ensures activities of the Regional Division are consistent with the FH MHSU program priorities and directions. Reporting and accountable to the Program Medical Director (PMD), as a member of the medical staff, the Regional Division Head (RDH) is in charge of and responsible for the operation of, quality of care of, and activities within a regional division. Recruitment will proceed as per the FHA Medical Staff Bylaws. Reporting to the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Program Medical Director, the responsibilities of the Regional Division Head (Tertiary) will include, but are not limited to: Develops annual operating objectives for the Regional Division. Functions as the channel of communication to and from the regional division to keep members of the regional division informed regarding Fraser Health (FH), Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC), departmental and divisional objectives, policies and general activities. Participate in the Department of Psychiatry operations committee meeting. Develops, along with the members of the regional division, the standards of clinical practice for the division. Ensures that the division members work within established standards. Ensures that programs for the continuing medical education of regional division members are established. Establishes a quality assurance/quality improvement structure and program for the regional division, which carries out the functions of review, evaluation and analysis of the quality of Medical Care and utilization of FH resources. Attend the MHSU regional meetings. Review applications for privileging and make recommendations regarding the granting of privileges to physicians. Manage the regional budget, in collaboration with the Program Medical Director. Promote health and wellness amongst Members. Investigate complaints regarding care provided by Members within the Tertiary Psychiatry Programs under the direction of the Program Medical Director. Encourage a healthy, respectful workplace. Review with the Program Medical Director the human resource requirements of the Regional Division. Contribute to the search and selection of applicants for vacancies in the Regional Division Qualifications The successful candidate must: • Have current licensure with CPSBC and current CMPA coverage • Have FRCPC in Psychiatry or FRCPC eligible • Be an active Medical staff member of the Fraser Health Authority Mental Health and Substance Use Program, and • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Closing Date: June 5th 2026 Anticiaped Start Date: June 5th 2026 For further information about this opportunity, please contact: Gurveen Randhawa Medical Affairs Coordinator Mental Health & Substance Use gurveen.randhawa@fraserhealth.ca Compensation Stipend Qualifications CMPA, CPSBC Full, FRCPC, FRCPC Eligible, Member of the Department Locations Corporate Office About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.