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Psychologist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Psychologist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health CentreOttawa, Ontario
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$77.43 hourly
Job description

Duties

  • Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment (individual and group) and consultation for clients with concurrent substance use and mental health disorders
  • Provide psycho-diagnostic assessment, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning for complex concurrent disorders
  • Incorporate evidence-based psychological treatments, including motivational interviewing , CBT treatment protocols, and DBT
  • Function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team in the SUCD program
  • Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies, hospital services, and service providers, including involvement in building capacity for concurrent disorders
  • Conduct academic teaching and educational activities including : supervision of pre-doctoral practicum students and residents in psychology, and non-registered psychology staff, as well as to professionals and learners regionally and nationally
  • Conduct program development and program evaluation activities
  • Demonstrate the integration of research into care and conduct clinically-oriented research to improve client care and outcomes
  • Demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills through participation in program and discipline specific activities
  • Provide educational presentations to community groups and conferences (travel required)
  • Demonstrate professional integrity through adherence to college and hospital guidelines for the practice of psychology, including; adherence to the Canadian Code of Ethics for psychologists; adherence to College of Psychologists of Ontario guidelines for registration, professional development, supervision, communications and documentation; and adherence to The Royal’s policies on timely completion of workload measurement, and adherence to organizational policies
  • Participation in hospital psychology and quality improvement requirements.
  • Attend Psychology discipline meetings and participate in discipline activities.
  • Maintain work load measurement and data collection as required.
  • Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient / client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
  • Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy

Qualifications :

  • Doctorate from a CPA / APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory. Autonomous practice is preferred.
  • Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology is mandatory
  • Authorized client population in Adults is mandatory
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with individuals with concurrent substance use and mental health disorders
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with individuals with concurrent substance use and mental health disorders
  • Five years of experience in clinical mental health.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical work with substance use and mental health disorders, including patients with severe and complex mental health, substance use, and physical health disorders
  • Experience working in a hospital setting
  • Demonstrated competency in delivering evidence based treatment in both individual and group formats with specialized experience in assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use health disorders
  • Strong knowledge and experience working with vulnerable and marginalized clients, including knowledge in harm reduction models
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and to communicate and collaborate in an inter-professional team context are essential, including working collaboratively between hospital and community services
  • Strong knowledge, demonstrated ability, and experience in program development, evaluation, and research
  • Experience with community consultation is an asset
  • Willingness to work variable hours.
  • Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking and goal-setting skills.
  • English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French / English) is considered an asset.
  • Salary Range : $59.70 to $77.43 per hour