As one of the four specialized provincial mental health and addiction programs administered by B.C. Mental Health and Addiction Services (BCMHAS), the Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission (FPSC) is an internationally recognized and acclaimed provider of forensic services including, specialized hospital and community-based assessment, treatment, and clinical case management services to adults with mental illness who are in conflict with the law. The organization is legislated as the sole provider of forensic services in the province of BC. With this broad provincial mandate that allows for continuity and consistency of services, BCMHAS Forensic Services portfolio is unique in Canada and the world.
An opportunity exists to provide strategic direction, organizational leadership and vision for the FPSC. Reporting to the President, BCMHAS, the Vice President, Forensic Services will develop leading edge strategies that effectively support the delivery of the highest quality services, teaching and research to the clients at FPSC and to the people of BC. The new Vice President, will provide operational and strategic leadership to a broad portfolio that includes a large world-class forensic psychiatric hospital, six regional community service clinics throughout the province, and a strong, passionate staff of 540.