Clinical Psychologist

CMHA

72d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for supporting the clinical operations (services and clinical consultation) of the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program (overview provided below) at CMHA-York Region as part of a clinical team. The position provides support to staff (coaches and/or clinicians) who treat clients with anxiety and depression through a structured program. The treatment follows a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) framework, which is provided by coaches and registered health professionals (clinicians). CMHA-YRSS is deeply committed to equity and reconciliation in all our practices. This role must reflect these values and facilitate inclusion and belonging for our clients, family, staff, volunteers, and community. Within the OSP program, the Clinical Psychologist is responsible for: 1. Clinical training: These include trainings for the onboarding of new staff (coaches and/or clinicians), ongoing clinical education to staff, and the development of clinical trainings for additional treatment offerings. 2. Consultation: These include individual and group clinical consultations to ensure program fidelity and quality of services. 3. Risk coverage: This includes reviewing risk reports and providing timely feedback. 4. Collaborative Performance Management (CPM): Clinical fidelity is assessed by the CP and they evaluate the “Clinical Quality” goal of staff’s performance. CPs are involved in Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) as they relate to clinical goals and actively support staff. 5. P&C Support: CPs are actively involved in interviewing of new staff and decision making regarding new hires The Clinical Psychologist will actively contribute to quality improvement of the program, and participate in research activities. Appropriate training will be provided to the incumbent, which may include an external course provided by University of Toronto as part of the OSP program. In addition, the Clinical Psychologist will lead the development and implementation for overall therapy services within CMHA. Other duties as required. In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships. OSP is a stepped-care program, which means that clients start treatment that is the best fit for them with the shortest wait. OSP provides access to publicly funded, evidence-based, short-term, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches to clients with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. As clients go through the program, treatment is adjusted based on whether their progress and other additional needs. Most clients start at the first step, which consists of low intensity treatment offerings. Clients are transferred to the second step, which consists of high intensity treatment offerings. High intensity treatments are offered through Network Lead Organizations (NLOs). The program is delivered through a “hub and spoke” model; the hub provides shared administrative services and clinical quality oversight of the network, and community-based delivery sites deliver the majority of client services. Across Boundaries and Hong Fook Mental Health Association are Service Delivery Sites in our network.

Requirements

An adult competency with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is required, adolescent competency is an asset
A Clinical Psychology competency with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is required
Current registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Privately purchased and up to date professional liability insurance
CA-CBT certification is an asset
Strict adherence to the College of Psychologists of Ontario’s Standards and Professional Conduct
Graduate degree (Ph.D.) in Psychology (or another mental health discipline)
Extensive supervised clinical experience delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy (e.g., accredited internship or multiple practica with a CBT focus)
Minimum 3 years of experience in a mental health setting, such as hospital, psychiatric facility, community agency, outreach work
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a practical CBT supervisory/clinical consultation capacity
Experience with risk management (particularly with respect to suicide risk)
Experience working and providing feedback through non face-to-face methods
Extensive supervised clinical experience delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy (e.g., accredited internship or multiple practical with a CBT focus)
Experience developing and delivering training to other mental health clinicians in delivery of CBT

Nice To Haves

Ability to work flexible working hours
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of local and regional mental health services
Knowledge of various legislations and standards for the practice of psychology in Canada
Ability to research and analyze complex information and provide program recommendations based on psychological and educational needs
Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPA requirements

Responsibilities

Provides clinical oversight and evaluation of clinical quality to staff
Provides clinical consultation to staff both individually and in group format as per the standard format
Provides risk coverage: Reviews risk reports sent via email and reviews audio recordings if necessary
Is familiar with levels of risk as outlined in the Suicide Risk Assessment Guidelines
Ensures the database is updated for accountability purposes (in alignment with expectations from the College of Psychologists of Ontario).
Leads the development and provision of training for staff
As part of the collaborative Performance model, the CP conducts quarterly fidelity checks and provides feedback to the staff member and their manager. This is used as part of the clinical quality goal for all staff.
CPs and Managers meet on a regular basis to review staffs performance and support any performance improvement plans.
CP conducts annual clinical reviews of the individual staff in partnership with the direct manager
Collaborates with the other members of the psychology team to ensure consistency clinical decision-making
CP conducts interviews with the Manager to determine suitability for the potential role.