Psychologist

Psychologist

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 8-40 hours/week
• Location: Grande Prairie, AB
• In-Clinic or Hybrid team/program environment

The WCB return to work programs provide psychosocial and physical therapy to injured clients while promoting the client's readiness for work. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality individual and group psychotherapy for the treatment of work injuries. The psychologist position requires you to be working closely within a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and kinesiologists. This team environment also includes plenty of opportunities to collaborate with other psychologists. In-person care is required; however, there are opportunities for creating a hybrid schedule with virtual care services.

You will provide top quality whole-person care using your client-centered biopsychosocial approach with both interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams (i.e., physiotherapy, kinesiology, occupational therapy, vocational rehab specialist, case coordinators) and interdisciplinary mental health teams (psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists).

Education and licensure

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited university
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (competency with adult populations; clinical (asset: counselling psychology, health/rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology)
• Individual professional liability insurance required at time of employment
• Training/certifications with Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR and other evidence-based treatments highly desired

Applied experience

• 2 yrs. of clinical experience working with adult populations on return-to-work is preferred
• Experience with chronic pain and occupational rehab is an asset.
• Conducting psychological assessments with adults for various goals, including treatment planning
• Working in interdisciplinary teams and with third party payers is considered an asset
• Utilizing telehealth/virtual care methods is considered an asset

Additional abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of interdisciplinary teams
• Efficient with required clinical documentation
• Able to manage a diverse caseload within dynamic work setting
• Demonstrated work ethics, integrity, reliability, maturity, and flexibility
• Preferred (not required): Bilingual - French English

Benefits of Employment

• Wages that are competitive with industry standards
• Ability to regularly collaborate with a team of skilled psychologists
• Working within a multidisciplinary team treating complex cases
• Using evidence-based methods to meet clear treatment objectives (e.g., increasing ADLs, work reintegration, decreasing symptom burden, increasing functional abilities etc.)
• Utilizing feedback-informed treatment
• Gaining experience collaborating with key community stakeholders
• Working with a diverse caseload
• Opportunities for program development, education, research, leadership and growth
• Creating a hybrid work schedule that can be flexible with your life
• Ability to access a generous financial allotment for training and continuing education
• Access to EAP, health and dental benefits for individuals and families

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