Foundry is removing barriers and increasing access to health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24 and their caregivers through a network of innovative youth-friendly centres across British Columbia and online. By offering integrated mental health care, substance use services, primary and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and social services, Foundry makes it easier for young people to find support in their communities. Online resources and first-of-its-kind virtual care further broaden Foundry’s reach.

At Foundry Victoria the family physician provides episodic, enhanced/specialized and longitudinal care under an interdisciplinary approach. Our collaborative team at FV includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, counsellors, occupational/rehab services, peer support and administrative staff. We use Oscar as our EMR. This is an ongoing year round locum position offering coverage to any of the clinic physicians in an outpatient community setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Enthusiasm for, and experience in, working with adolescents and young adults
• Proficiency in addressing common physical and emotional problems of young people
• Understanding of adolescent and young adult physical, psychological, and social development
• Be able, or willing to be trained, to support gender-affirming care, opioid agonist therapy and contraceptive support
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in reproductive health, including sexual health and STI prevention and treatment
• Familiarity with harm reduction strategies and health promotion/prevention strategies
• Awareness of the unique ethical, legal, and confidentiality issues in caring for young people
• Knowledge of hospital and community resources available for young people
• Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse cultural beliefs and practices, including a commitment to indigenous cultural safety and humility

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide team-based care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, counselors, etc.
• Deliver services, assessments, and support in areas including mental health, sexual health, physical health, and substance use.
• Utilize a harm reduction approach to care, ensuring services are tailored to the unique needs of young people and prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing client outcomes, contributing to projects across acute and community care
• Proactively engage in client care by leveraging EMR supports, Practice Support Program supports, and maximize the use and scope of interdisciplinary team members
• Engage in interdisciplinary team engagement events and educational opportunities to advance practice and client outcomes