Local Medical Lead - Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services - Fraser North Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services, Fraser North Rapid Access to Addiction Care

Job Summary

Fraser Heath is seeking to fill an interim Local Medical Lead position which provides leadership and direction to the members of the Department of Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services (AMSUS). Reporting to the Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services (AMSUS) Program Medical Director/Regional Department Head, the responsibilities of the Local Medical Lead will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and medical oversight of the Local Fraser North Rapid Access to Addiction Care Services.
• Ensure addiction medicine services are provided in alignment with regional evidence base and evidence informed standards of care.
• Liaise with other Addiction Medicine medical leads to ensure appropriate service provision throughout the region.
• In collaboration with the Program Medical Director, Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Services, develop quality improvement strategies. 
• Participate in the Regional MHSU committee meetings.
• Ensure the requirements of programs operating within the department are coordinated.
• Maintain regular communication with operational leaders, other physician leads and staff physicians within the department.
• Attend the MHSU regional meetings.
• Oversee a program of quality monitoring.
• Promote health and wellness amongst Members.
• Encourage a healthy, respectful workplace.
• Review with the AMSUS Program Medical Director the human resource requirements of the Regional Department practicing within the facility.

Qualifications:The successful candidate must:

• Have current licensure with CPSBC and current CMPA coverage.
• Have CCFP or FRCPC.
• Be an active medical staff member of the Fraser Health Authority Mental Health and Substance Use Program.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Closing Date: November 30, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Remuneration: Stipend

Term: Two years (renewable by the Program Medical Director/Regional Department Head).

To apply: Please submit a current CV and letter of interest.

Recruitment will proceed as per the FHA Medical Staff Bylaws.

Compensation

Stipend
Qualifications

CCFP, CMPA, CPSBC Eligible, FRCPC, Member of the Department
Locations

Community - New Westminster
About Fraser Health

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