Clinical Psychologist

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $52.81 - $65.96 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We have a PART TIME opportunity for an Clinical Psychologist. The successful applicant will be based/assigned in Abbotsford.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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Detailed Overview

As a member of a multidisciplinary community mental health team, the Psychologist will report to the Manager, Clinical Services, or designate. The Psychologist has full program development responsibility, including providing a full range of psychological services for Group Therapy Services, treatment of complex cases, and consultation and psycho-diagnostic assessments. The Psychologist, psychiatrists and other clinical staff plan and deliver treatment services for adults who are suffering from emotional, psychological, behavioral and/or psychiatric illness. The psychologist also contributes to continuous quality improvement, program evaluation, staff education, and supervision of psychology students and psychiatry residents.

Responsibilities

1. In charge of psychological services for the assigned program, coordinates the development, management, and provision of psychology services through methods such as analyzing treatment needs and establishing and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidelines. Participates in ongoing development evidence-based group therapy services.
2. Using standardized, evidence-based interview and assessment procedures, provides comprehensive psychological assessment of psychopathology and personality, as well as cognitive, academic, vocational and behaviour issues.
3. Provides psychotherapy in individual sessions with mental health clients with complex therapy needs.
4. Offers consultation to colleagues on assessment and treatment issues.
5. Supervises graduate students in Clinical Psychology, and psychiatry residents in the provision of group therapy services.
6. Support the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines and pathways for mental health clients by methods such as monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness.
7. Provides educational programs to the multidisciplinary team and to the community on treatment for prevention and early intervention for clients with mental illness.
8. Produces and maintains confidential client clinical records in accordance with established standards and procedures.
9. Supports the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines and pathways for mental health clients.
10. Participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies.
11. Participates in ongoing clinical research to keep program content current and relevant. Prepares and presents reports and proposals that support clinical practice, research, and evaluation.
12. Maintains broad development in the profession by methods such as reviewing literature regarding individual and group therapy, consulting with clinical and research experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities to improve care through new practices.
13. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Current registration, or eligible for registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC). Two years recent, related experience, with an emphasis in program development and provision of group therapy services.

Valid Class V BC Driver's license and possession of personal vehicle with appropriate business insurance coverage.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and skills in the development and provision of group therapy programs.
• Demonstrated ability in using and interpreting psycho-diagnostic techniques related major mental illnesses and personality pathology.
• Experience with evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of assessment and diagnosis of mental illness and of clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders.
• Ability to prepare written assessments and provide treatment recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability in implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work with clients.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field to ensure high standards of client care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Code of Conduct, By-laws and other legislative documents issued by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computer software.
• Physical and mental ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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