Psychologist -edo Day Treatment (91858) - Kingston, Canada - Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Eating Disorder Day Treatment Program Psychologist is a key member of the multidisciplinary team who provides assessment, treatment (structured group and individual therapy) and consultation services in a manner consistent with KHSC's (HDH Site) Mission, Vision and Values and that reflects the core values of Patient and Family Centred Care (dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration); the Psychologist will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and ethical values as defined by their College; participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

This position is primarily assigned to HDH-Mental Health and Addiction Services, with service provided to the Eating Disorder Day Treatment Program, and based in the community at 190 Wellington Street.

This position is primarily clinical with emphasis on treatment interventions utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). The psychologist is further required to complete cognitive assessments as indicated.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides assessment, diagnosis and evidence based treatment of eating disorders
Evaluates, using comprehensive intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and organicity tests, clients who are referred to the program and interprets results
Initiate appropriate timelimited individual and group psychotherapeutic interventions, providing evidencebased therapies for eating disorders, such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Interviews clients in a clinical setting and studies medical and social case histories
Communicates with community mental health agencies, including schools, regarding assessments and recommendations specific to their assessments
Contributes to the development of treatment and discharge plans
Reviews client progress and recommends updates to the treatment plan as necessary
Documents and presents all related client information
Prepares recommendations, including instructions, for the client and family members
Utilizes various psychological techniques to effect improved adjustments in clients
Recommends client referrals, where necessary
Perform duties in accordance with relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of continuous quality improvement initiatives, and assists in the operation of program evaluation activities
Promote a work environment that is in accordance with KHSC Policies
Participate in hospital and program committees and task groups, as assigned
Teaches, supervises, and evaluates psychology students, supports clinical learning experiences of students of other health professions
Prepares, delivers, and evaluates educational activities, as assigned
Conducts research in accordance with the program mandate
Assists in the planning and operation of activities for conferences
Other duties as required

Note:
The above duties are representative but are not to be construed as all inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

D. in Psychology from a University recognized by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Current certificate of pennanent registration as a psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills
Capable of coping in a physically and mentally demanding work environment
Able to function independently as well as interdependently
Experience with facilitating learning experiences for individuals and groups.
Experience practicing in an academic health science center and fostering knowledge creation and dissemination
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently
Effective organizational and time management skills
Ability to schedule time, prioritize, handle multiple activities, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, support staff, students, and clients and their families
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and ability in dealing effectively with adolescents and adults with severe mental illness, and their family members
Proven good attendance record
Effective consultative and collaborative skills that are sensitive to the interpersonal needs of other team members
Proven ability to attend work regularly
Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will be required to meet the physical demands as described for the area of work.
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