Island Health

Addiction Medicine Specialist in Campbell River

📍 Location
campbell river, strathcona regional district
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 13, 2026
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Job Description

Deliver exceptional addiction medicine services in Campbell River as a General Practitioner or Specialist. Join a multidisciplinary team at Island Health, focusing on acute care and community resource liaison.
In this role, you'll assess and treat clients with substance use disorders while collaborating with Nursing, Mental Health, and Social Work professionals. You'll initiate treatment during hospitalization and support discharge planning by engaging with community-based resources. Additionally, as a clinical faculty member at UBC, you'll contribute to the education of medical students and residents.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide addiction medicine assessments in acute care settings
• Manage symptoms, including withdrawal, during hospitalization
• Initiate opioid agonist therapy and other treatment options
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team
• Teach and train medical students and residents at UBC
Requirements:
• Full Licensure with the Col...

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