Psychologist - Geriatric Mental Health Care Services - London, Canada - Victoria Hospital

Victoria Hospital

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Who We Are:

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London.

Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.

As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning.

In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area.

LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period:

Open:
February 21, 2024

Closed:
March 5, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name:

Psychologist - Geriatric Mental Health Care Services

The Psychologist in this role is responsible for providing a complete range of psychological services (i.e diagnostic, assessment, brief psychotherapy, and consultation) for patients with a range of ambulatory patients presenting with geriatric mental health needs.

The Psychologist will work with an interprofessional team in program development (including group intervention development) and evaluation, and limited individual intervention.

The role also included community outreach to provide support for behavioral management in the community. The Psychologist will also consult with medical and other health professionals around case conseptualization and treatment planning. The Psychologist reports to both the Manager of Psychology and the Clinical Manager, Adult Ambulatory Mental Health Programs.

The Psychologist would also be resident supervisor in the London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium in the Adult Mental Health Track.

Psychologists within LHSC demonstrate the scientist-prctitioner model of service in their work.

As part of one of Canada's leading academic health science center, out psychologists work with our patients and families, our clinical teams, and our academic partners to advance both care and knowledge in health care.

Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay:
$58.09 per hour - $72.62 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: 12 months

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Psychology
Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Authorized (or eligibility to be authorized) to provide Clinical Psychology services
Authorized (or eligibility to be authorized) to work with Adults and Seniors
Recent clinical experience in a mental health care setting
Recent experience in evidencebased practice in the treatment of geriatric mental health disorders
Recent experience working in a hospital setting, preferred
Demonstrated ability in program development and evaluation
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA)
Demonstrated advanced diagnostic and psychotherapy skills
Demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment and evaluation
Demonstrated expertise in biopsychosocial case conceptualization and consultation
Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability in working with interprofessional health care teams
Demonstrated flexibility and a commitment to working within an academic environment
Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
Provide proof of Health Canadaapproved COVID19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health's current definition of being fully vaccinated