-R Psychologist TFT Men Health Rehab E/E

Job Description

PSYCHOLOGIST (23-R1033)

Bargaining Unit : NON-UNION Health Care Professionals

Status : Full Time TEMPORARY

Department : Mental Health Rehabilitation 1 East & 2 East

Site : St. Joseph's Hospital

Shifts : Days

Rate of Pay : $61.49 - $79.75 per hour

A psychologist is required to work in the inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Program at St Joseph's Hospital in a temporary full-time capacity.

As an active member of an interprofessional team working within a Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery model of care, the incumbent provides assessments, and intervention for clients with a wide range of mental health issues and assists in program development and program evaluation.

Qualifications :

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a psychologist
• Experience in the provision of psychological services for clients with serious mental illness and comorbid addiction and other issues
• Skill / experience in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests
• Skill / experience in delivery of psychological intervention, including individual and group psychotherapy and positive behavior support planning
• Skill / experience / in a variety of evidence based therapies including CBT for psychosis and ACT for psychosis
• Training and experience in motivational interviewing and strengths-based interventions
• Provision of supervision as needed to unregulated providers of psychological services and supervision and mentoring to members of the College of Psychologists holding certificates for supervised practice
• Knowledge of relevant legislation : Mental Health Act; Health Care Consent Act, PHIPPA, Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Working knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) & Recovery principles and practices
• Experience working within an interprofessional environment
• Experience in program evaluation, data collection and analysis
• Valid Ontario's Driver's License access to a reliable vehicle and adequate insurance
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Will be required to review and abide by St. Joseph's Care Group's

WHY WORK FOR US?

SJCG cares about "Our People", and we know that a welcoming, caring, and supportive environment creates a positive work place that ensures employees are able to provide the best possible care to our clients.

As a team member, you will be offered :

• Competitive and progressive salary and benefit packages
• Relocation Assistant (some restrictions apply)
• Ongoing professional development and advanced education
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Opportunities to participate in research and teaching initiatives
• Tuition loan program
• Employee and family assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Employee Discounts

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S CARE GROUP

• Combining tradition & innovation in responding to the unmet needs of the people of Northwestern Ontario since 1884.
• Offers a broad range of programs and services in Rehabilitative Care, Addictions & Mental Health, and Seniors' Health across 8 sites in the City of Thunder Bay.
• Over 2,200 staff and growing.
• Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest level awarded by Accreditation Canada.
• Designated by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) as the Best Practice Spotlight Organization.
• Uses technology to help overcome challenges to healthcare including the sheer size of Northwestern Ontario to bring care closer to the people we serve.
• Northwestern Ontario regional lead for Rehabilitative Care, Behavioural Supports and Palliative Care.
• Coupling research with mobilization, our Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR) supports internal and external staff and clinicians through expertise, project consultation and knowledge translation.
• Continues to advance a self-management approach to care, and we are involving our clients more closely in their own care decisions to achieve the health outcomes that are important to them.

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ABOUT THUNDER BAY, ON

If you enjoy the benefits of work life balance that a smaller centre can offer, with the benefit of working in a large and progressive organization, come join us in the North!

Nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by the beauty of nature, Thunder Bay, with a population of 115,000, offers a perfect balance of urban and rural life.

With world class sailing, boating, camping, hiking, and cycling in the summer months, and downhill and cross country skiing in the winter, Thunder Bay has something to offer healthy living enthusiasts throughout the year.

Affordable housing and a vibrant, culturally diverse community with access to fine dining and the arts, make this community a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Thunder Bay has excellent schools, including publicly funded French language, French immersion, and International Baccalaureate programs, as well as Confederation College and Lakehead University.

Thunder Bay is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the newest Law program in Ontario.

Thunder Bay also offers innovative opportunities through the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute.

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RURAL AND NORTHERN IMMIGRATION PILOT (RNIP) PROGRAM

SJCG is an approved Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program employer. The RNIP is a new community-driven immigration program designed to create a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in Thunder Bay, ON.

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