Psychologist - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Details:

Posting #: 27127

Department:
Scis - Psychology

Employee Type:
Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union:

OPSEU

Openings Remaining:1

Schedule:

Work Days:
Monday to Friday

Time of Day:
Days

Shift: 7.5 hour

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 13/02/24

Closing Date: 20/02/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description:

***: The role of the Psychologist is to plan, conduct, and provide expertise and guidance related to psychological services including evidence-based assessment, treatment, and consultation, in line with the mission and values of St. Joseph's Healthcare. The psychologist plans, coordinates and provides related research and program evaluation activities. Specific roles and tasks will be shaped by program needs and client population. The psychologist takes a leadership role in education, clinical training and other academic activities within the program. The psychologist practices within the scope of declared competencies registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Given that St. Joseph's Healthcare is affiliated with McMaster University, the psychologist is expected to engage in appropriate teaching and research activities and holds a faculty appointment within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced Degree (PHD) in Clinical Psychology from an accredited doctoral psychology traninig program required
Registration as a psychologist or as a psychologist in supervised practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Minimum one year postdoctoral clinical experience
Teaching and supervisory experiences at the undergraduate and graduate level
An established track record of academic productivity (e.g., peerreviewed funding, peer reviewed publications, presentations at professional meetings)
Demonstrated compliance with the ethical and professional practice standards of the profession
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in psychological assessments with specialized skills relating to patients with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychiatric disorders
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in evidencebased psychological interventions (eg. CBTp) for patients with schizophrenia and/or related disorders
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to collaborate with community resources and services, and to advocate for the needs of clients
Knowledge and proficiency in clinical research design and analysis
Skills and experience in clinical teaching, education, and research consistent with the requirements for faculty appointment to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
Demonstrated interpersonal and mentoring skills required for the supervision of students, interns, residents, psychometrists, staff from other healthcare disciplines, and psychologists and/or psychological associates registered for supervised practice by the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Advanced oral and written communication skills required for assessment reports, scholarly presentations, and scholarly publications
Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
Gentle Persuasive Approach training is preferred

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning, administering, and documenting evidencebased psychological assessments for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders using an appropriate range of psychological tests, measures, and assessment methods and providing feedback to clients, families and staff
Provide additional consultation to hospital and academic staff as deemed appropriate (e.g., on issues of diagnostic clarification, treatment progress)
Participate in clinic based academic and program evalutation activities
Supervising, and training learners (e.g., psychology practicum students, interns, and residents)
Providing didactic teaching (e.g., seminars, presentations, rounds) for learners enrolled at St. Joseph's Healthcare, or in the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
Carrying out service and corporate activities (e.g., maintaining workload statistics) according to hospital standards
Understanding and demonstrating the theory, knowledge, skills and attitudes required to prevent, reduce seclusion and restraint and other restrictive measures. Must be capable of exercising/demonstrating sound clinical judgment supported by the relevant evidence base

PLEASE NOTE:

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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