Psychologist - Lifemark Health Group Mental Health Program : Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS)
Location : Kelowna, BC - Lifemark Harvey Avenue
- Virtual and in-person clinic services available; will vary on physical location of psychologist relative to primary hub locations
- Salaried and fee-for-service options for part-time and full-time roles
- English and Bilingual French
Lifemark is excited about our new partnership with Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS), the national contractor for the administration and delivery of medical, psycho-social and vocational rehabilitation services 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).
This offers a greater opportunity to have a more consistent approach to care that is holistic and integrated, improving experiences for both providers and participants.
The PCVRS work is one major component of this role; however, you will also be able to leverage your psychological competencies as a trusted subject-matter expert to apply evidence-based and process expertise to meaningful step-care mental health programs across the mental health continuum (prevention, monitoring and intervention).
You will find purpose in this role by :
Engaging in psychological (diagnostic) assessments in order to identify diagnoses, level of distress and functional impairment and recommend treatmentProviding psychological treatment for the more complex psychological conditions (anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, concurrent disorders) and psychosocial needsWorking autonomously, providing 1-1 psychological services, and working within interdisciplinary Mental Health teamsProviding supervision as appropriate to other psychologists and psychotherapistsProviding consultation to other team members and management on clinical cases or practice dilemmaDeveloping new mental health program content for the unique needs of various client groupsLeveraging novel approaches to the delivery of mental health services, including adjunct digital therapeuticsBringing your unique assessment competencies to a range of applications, from pre-employment suitability assessments for high-risk occupations to diagnostic assessments to guide treatment and psycho-social resource buildingConsulting with other mental health service team members and clinical interdisciplinary teamsContributing to in-house training sessions and interdisciplinary case discussionsEducation and licensure
Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited universityCurrent registration in good standing with the provincial College / Board of Psychologists (competency with adult populations; clinical (asset : counselling psychology, health / rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology)Individual professional liability insurance required at time of employmentApplied experience
Conducting psychological assessments with adults for various goals, including treatment planningProviding various evidence-based treatments grounded in cognitive-behavioral approachesDeveloping and evaluating mental health programs is considered an assetWorking in interdisciplinary teams and with third party payers is considered an assetUtilizing telehealth / virtual care methods is considered an assetAdditional abilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skillsAble to work both autonomously and as part of interdisciplinary teamsEfficient with required clinical documentationAble to manage a diverse caseload within dynamic work settingDemonstrated work ethics, integrity, reliability, maturity, and flexibilityVisit or email for additional information about the company.
