Psychologist; RPT FTE Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Position: Psychologist (RPT 0.5 FTE)

Duties

Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment (individual and group) to clients across teams in the Community Mental Health Program

Provide goal-oriented and time limited therapies

Function as an effective member of an inter professional team

Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies and service providers

Administer and interpret standardized psychological assessment instruments

Participate in academic activities including: supervision of pre-doctoral residents in psychology, practicum students, and non-registered psychology staff; supervise psychologists in supervised practice; teach medical interns and residents; and other health related disciplines

Participation in hospital psychology and quality improvement requirements, as approved by management

Attend Psychology discipline meetings and participate in discipline activities

Maintain work load measurement and data collection as required

Provide education with various stakeholders

Coordinate care among internal and external service providers

Write comprehensive discharge reports with follow up recommendations

Utilize tele mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities

Build effective collaborative working relationships with stakeholders

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 practice, professional development, supervision, communications and documentation of client contacts, as well as adherence to The Royal’s policies on timely completion of documentation and workload measurement.

Design program evaluation and satisfaction surveys within program guidelines

Carry out research including writing peer-reviewed grant proposals in keeping with the Program’s objectives, as approved by management

Work in a manner that complies 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 policy.

CMHP will endeavor to support protected dedicated time for scope of practice activities beyond direct clinical care including research, program evaluation (evaluation research), quality improvement, program development, consultation, and/or training, in line with the Psychologist’s interests, and as operationally feasible.

Qualifications:

Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program

Registration or eligible for Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory. Autonomous practice is preferred, supervised practice will be considered. Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology mandatory. Authorized client population in Adults is mandatory.

CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) in clinical psychology

Five years experience post PhD in clinical mental health an asset

Program development and program evaluation experience an asset.

Experience working with individuals with a Dual Diagnosis is considered an asset.

Knowledge of Inuit culture and experience working with individuals from that culture would be an asset.

Primary therapeutic orientation is supported by evidence (eg. CBT, DBT, IPT, EFT, MI .

Awareness and experience with behavioral therapy and training.

Mandatory clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of: anxiety and mood disorders, substance use disorders using evidence-based approaches

Experience working in an interprofessional service delivery model is mandatory

Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices

Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relations

Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work

Experience providing clinical services via virtual platforms

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

Salary Range: 61.50 to 79.75 per hour


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