Psychologist (PhD) - Mental Health & Addictions
About The Position
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Psychologist is a member of the interdisciplinary team. The incumbent will collaborate with other members of the team while providing assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy. The ability to conduct both individual and group treatment is required. As well, the incumbent will be required to work collaboratively with family physicians and other service providers and community agencies in the context of providing care. The successful candidate will be required to participate in quality improvement initiatives including peer supervision processes for ongoing clinical development.
Requirements
- Recognized PhD/PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university program
- Registered or eligible for registration with the NSBEP
- Formal training and clinical experience in adult mental health
- Formal training and clinical experience in conducting psychological and cognitive assessment and consultation
- Experience and expertise in conducting structured clinical interviews and assessments
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in formulating and implementing treatment plans
- Self-directed in his/her practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises
- Demonstrated ability and expertise in developing and presenting education programs to health care professionals and community organizations
- Experience with the provision of clinical supervision to students from psychology and other mental health disciplines, and willingness to incorporate such responsibilities into work routine
- Capacity and interest to undertake research and program evaluation as part of work responsibilities
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in program evaluation and clinical research would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Providing assessment, diagnosis, consultation, and psychotherapy.
- Conducting individual and group treatment.
- Collaborating with family physicians and other service providers and community agencies.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives including peer supervision processes.
- Developing and presenting education programs to health care professionals and community organizations.
- Conducting psychological and cognitive assessment and consultation.
- Formulating and implementing treatment plans.
- Providing clinical supervision to students from psychology and other mental health disciplines.
- Undertaking research and program evaluation as part of work responsibilities.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- travel
- long-term disability
- life insurance coverage
- defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
