Psychologist, Staff - Ottawa, ON, Canada - Ontario Partners in Health

Description

Position Title:
Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling)

Division:
ByWard Family Health Team (BWFHT)

Job Status:
Part-Time of Full-Time Contract
Executive Director
Location: 100 Marie-Curie Private

ByWard Family Health (BWFHT), formerly University of Ottawa Health Services (UOHS), offers patients a comprehensive range of primary and specialized health care services.

We are committed to delivering timely, quality, and collaborative assessment, treatment, and health promotion, in a supportive and caring environment that is open and transparent to social, ethnic, and income factors.

We are looking for a compassionate clinical or counselling psychologist with excellent problem-solving skills who is committed to helping people better their lives.

The psychologist will make assessments and identify a wide variety of disorders in clients, formulating suitable treatments by focusing on listening to patients and identifying their core problems, building strong, long-term relationships based on trust, and monitoring patient response to treatment over time, among other duties.

As a psychologist, you will provide safe, quality patient care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the ByWard Family Health Team.

Testing and assessing patients for indications of mental health disorders
Using psychotherapy to improve the quality of life for individuals, groups and families
Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and strategies to help patients
Keeping a detailed accounts of patient mental health history
Collaborating other healthcare providers or team members to evaluate the medical and physical condition of the patient
Doctoral degree in Psychology or Postgraduate degree in an applicable Psychotherapy-intensive discipline
A flexible, empathic, and receptive approach to psychotherapy
Knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques
Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Staff are expected to work in a professional manner, demonstrating above average qualities such as courtesy, tact, and judgment with respect to patients, fellow colleagues, and professionals.

As a member of our team, you are responsible for bringing issues that affect the smooth operation of the organization, to the attention of your immediate supervisor.

Please apply online.

ByWard Family Health Team is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).