Psychologist, Hope to Health Primary Care Clinic

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $56.02/Hr.

- CAD $69.98/Hr.Job Accuracy Posting Flag The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes.
** Testing may be required.
*** A criminal record check may be required

Summary

The Hope to Health Clinic is now accepting applications for the regular part‑time Psychologist position to join our multidisciplinary team.

The Hope to Health Clinic, Research and Innovation Centre in the Downtown Eastside is a unique and innovative health clinic comprised of a multidisciplinary clinical team focused on providing primary and specialty care for patients/ clients in the Downtown Eastside(DTES).

Your Responsabilities will Include:

The Psychologist, CFE HIV/AIDS reports to the Professional Practice Leader, Psychology, Providence Health Care and works under the clinical direction of the Regional Practice Leader – Psychology Professional Practice, Vancouver Coastal Health. The Psychologist, CFE HIV/AIDS is responsible for the provision of a full range psychological, supervisory, and program evaluation services.

Working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, completes psychological assessments, provides psychological treatment, evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment and facilitates education of clients. Maintains client records including the documentation of client diagnosis and most effective form of treatment and prepares progress notes and psychological reports. Liaises with external agencies and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Attends clinical/case conferences. Provides formal and informal consultations, participates in quality improvement and risk management activities, provides clinical teaching and supervision to students and conducts and participates in research.

Education
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a recognized and accredited learning institution. Current full registration as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Training in team-based health psychology is required.

Two years recent related experience working in primary care or similar settings including experience working with and leading psychological interventions, consultation, and interdisciplinary team work with chronic health and mental health patients.
Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge in Primary Care Behavioral Health.
• Demonstrated ability in evidence-based psychological assessment, including structured and semi-structured diagnostic assessment. Knowledge of therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability in treatment and management of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge and background in clinical health psychology with a focus on integrated primary care.
• Knowledge and understanding of cognitive and behavioural health change.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective psychological treatment to people with various chronic health conditions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical health psychology, behavioural change models, cognitive therapy, psychological treatment development and treatment integrity.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (e.g., indications and side-effects).
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to contribute as a member of an interdisciplinary…