Clinical Psychologist III - St. John's, Canada - NL Health Services

Description

Job Description

Location: Health Sciences Centre

Clinical Psychologist III (Revised Repost)
(Subject to Classification Review)
Mental Health and Addictions Program
Inpatient Psychiatry Unit - Eating Disorder Program
Temporary, Full-Time (until August 31, 2024 with the possibility of extension)
19261RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) Salary CG-46 ($ $55.34 per hour) Subject to Classification Review
The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:
1. Signing bonus up to $10,000
2. Come Home incentive up to $50,000
3. Annual Market Differential of $15,000*
4. Student Bursary up to $20,000
5. Relocation support
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit or email
*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually. Competition Number Posted Date 20 December 2023 Closing Date Open until filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.

Job Summary
This role is a specialized clinical psychology position that will oversee the development and ongoing research and evaluation of the four bed provincial in-patient Eating Disorder Program, located at the Health Sciences Centre. The Psychologist will assist with the overall coordination of Eating Disorder Services along the continuum of care and support and provide leadership to a clinical team, including nursing and allied health staff.

This position provides psychological services to clients as well as consulting services to professionals outside the program. The Psychologist will design, develop, implement and evaluate group therapy/treatment programs to assess and treat clients with eating disorders in the program, in close consultation with the interdisciplinary team. This position will also function as the team leader for the service, ensuring a high quality inter-professional team approach. The team leader will ensure that the service is positioned along the continuum of care and will be expected to assume a coordinating role with the adolescent medicine team, the HOPE program and acute care to ensure streamlined transition between services. They will also provide ongoing support to clients and their families who are discharged and transitioning to community services.

This is an advanced professional, administrative, clinical leadership/supervisory psychology role within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The position provides a clinical advisory role to full working level psychologists as well as applying psychological knowledge and principles in clinical practice. Supervision of provisionally registered doctoral level psychologists, residents, and/or practicum students is expected. Work also involves maintaining professional standards and professional development, acting as a resource for other health care professionals, advising on participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures including risk management, quality improvement and workload issues.

This position reports to the Program Manager, Health Sciences Psychiatry and maintains accountability to the Psychology Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required, less than 10 lbs for files, boxes, or equipment.
Regularly sits; occasionally works in awkward/cramped positions, and stands to facilitate or teach groups.
Uses fine finger/precision work when on the computer and visual concentration is required when in sessions with patients (i.e. reviewing patient charts/notes, tests and for documenting work, and when reading or researching information).
Visual concentration is required to interpret patient observations and integrate into patient evaluation.
Auditory concentration is constantly required in sessions with patients to listen attentively, to be alert and to obtain and interpret information correctly.
A higher-than-normal level of attentiveness is required when assessing high risk patients.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with an approved/recognized Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology is required.
Current and continuing registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required.
Graduate course work and supervised experience in psychological assessment and therapy with individuals, families, and groups with a specific focus on individuals with eating disorders is required.
Previous experience supervising Doctoral level residents is preferred.
Exhibited strong communication, program development and evaluation skills.
Possessed strong leadership and supervisory skills that are focused on engaging others and developing coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to provide strong and comprehensive clinical support, training and mentorship to Clinical Psychologists II's and other supervisees.
Possessed strong analytical, critical reasoning, collaboration, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively translate and communicate knowledge in the specialized area of psychology practice to others.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research, deliver lectures/clinical education sessions and provide clinical direction and consultation within an interprofessional environment.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing caseloads and client needs.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to participle in the clinical training activities of the psychology discipline.
Demonstrated strong awareness of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Open to external applicants.

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Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

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Email: Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at press 5 then press 2 (long distance outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

This is a reposted position, If you have already applied, your application is on file for consideration.