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

Position: Psychologist (TPT 0.5 FTE)

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

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

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 and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.

Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology mandatory. Authorized client population in adults is mandatory.

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

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: 61.50 to 79.75 per hour