Psychiatrist (Victoria & South Surrey, BC)

BrainStim Health is one of Canada’s leading interventional psychiatry (neuromodulation) providers for adults who are struggling with Depression, PTSD and or Anxiety conditions.

Rapid recovery: rTMS/dTMS, ketamine and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety and trauma-related conditions. With , Durable recovery with structured programs in sleep, movement, nutrition, stress physiology and psychological resilience, so gains last long after the acute phase

We’re hiring two psychiatrists with an interest in development for our Victoria and South Surrey clinics. You’ll treat patients with the most advanced tools in psychiatry and help build innovative care models in BC.

The Role

This is not a high-volume medication clinic. You’ll provide outcomes-focused outpatient care within an interdisciplinary team, where clinical depth, continuity and measurable outcomes come before throughput. Lifestyle psychiatry is part of every care plan, not an add-on or a referral. Neuromodulation and ketamine open the therapeutic window, and our clinician-led lifestyle model helps patients consolidate recovery and stay well. We provide the training and education you need.

Scope of Practice

• Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and ongoing management of mood, anxiety, stress and trauma-related disorders

• Bringing patients into rTMS/dTMS and ketamine treatment pathways

• Working with interventional clinicians, nurses and therapists, supported by group-based lifestyle programs

• Developing programs for Veteran- and trauma-focused mental health services

• Optional clinical leadership as the network grows

Compensation & Schedule

• Salaried: $380,000–$500,000 CAD per year (FTE Equivalent), depending on experience (a mixed contractor agreement is also available)

• Opportunity for extended health and dental benefits, plus a relocation package

• Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM, or hours we agree on together

• In person at our Victoria or South Surrey clinic

• No on-call, no weekends, no inpatient duties

Required

• MD with psychiatry certification (Royal College FRCPC or ABPN) and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)

• Clinical interest in mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD and interventional psychiatry ( TMS and or Ketamine)

Assets

• Hands-on experience with interventional psychiatry (TMS, ketamine, neuromodulation)

• Interest in measurement-based care, digital health, EEG/biomarkers or AI-enabled psychiatry

• Interest in program development, management or clinical-academic leadership

How to Apply

Confidential inquiries are welcome. Send your CV and a brief expression of interest describing your clinical and research interests to Dr. Venu Karapareddy, Founder & Chief Medical Officer, at venukarapareddy@brainstim.ca or hr@brainstim.ca.

BrainStim Health is committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.