Psychologist vs Psychiatrist
 

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between the 2?
And how are they positioned within the BC Healthcare system?

Psychiatrists are medical doctors and psychologists are not. The suffix "-iatry" means "medical treatment," and "-logy" means "science" or "theory." So psychiatry is the medical treatment of the psyche, and psychology is the science of the psyche.

Source: webmd

a psychiatrist can prescribe medications whereas a psychologist cannot.

a psychiatrist if referred by your GP will be covered by MSP whereas a psychologist will run you about $100 - $250 per hour but may be covered by your extended health plan from work.

see: Getting Help for Mental Disorders | Here to Help, A BC Information Resource for Individuals and Families Managing Mental Health or Substance Use Problems

excellent website if you or someone you know needs some help.

(sidenote: if you do not have the $ for your prescriptions ask your GP about plan G)