Psychologist - CHILD DVMNT & COUNS UNIT, FTT (J0126-0377)

Job Description

Psychologist - CHILD DVMNT & COUNS UNIT, FTT (J0126-0377)

Company Bio
North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best peopl

Position Summary
Psychologist, Child Development & Counselling Unit
Your goal in this position is to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, and provide individual, family and group therapy to children, and youth (and their families) with mental health or psychosocial problems. The psychologist is expected to be an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing family centred care. As well, the psychologist is expected to provide a range of clinical services in collaboration with individuals, families, community agencies, and other professionals. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Provide psychological testing as appropriate to clarify diagnosis, personality dynamics or other difficulties
  
• Use multi-modal approach to provide therapies in individual and group setting
  
• Provide consultation to medical and mental health staff
  
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures relevant to the Mental Health Program
  
• Participate in the development, planning and implementation of new therapeutic programs based on clinical needs
  
• Participate in developing and implementing policies regarding patient care and professional practice
  
• Initiate and participate in research, program evaluation and quality assurance activities
  
• Access new developments within the profession and arranges appropriate rounds, education sessions with team members
  
• Participate in training and supervision of staff and students as designated
  
• Provide education to the hospital staff

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology
  
• Registered member in good standing or eligible for registration, in the area of clinical psychology, with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
  
• Experienced in various modes of individual and family therapy for children, youth, and families experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems
  
• Related clinical experience in children’s mental health agency or hospital setting
  
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Temporary position, with 8-hour shifts, Days shifts, in the Child Development and Counselling Unit at Phillips House, 10 Buchan Court.We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca
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