Psychologist B Mental Health Outpatient - Vancouver, Canada - Providence Healthcare

Providence Healthcare

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Mandatory Vaccination Please Note:

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Summary:

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Program Director, Mental Health or designate and works under the clinical direction of the Professional Practice Leader, Psychology, the Psychologist, Research coordinates research activities across various areas within a designated Program at Providence Health Care.

The Psychologist, Research works within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with the established standards of professional practice of the College of Psychologists of British Columbia and within the vision and values of the organization.

The Psychologist, Research is responsible for the development, management and provision of psychology research activities within the designated Program. The position may provide supervision or work direction to staff and clinical research team members. The position provides individual and group therapy to clients as required.

Qualifications / Skills and Education:
Education, Training and Experience

Ph.
D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited University, plus one year supervised internship.

Two (2) years of recent, related experience including experience conducting or leading research activities in a clinical setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation techniques.
Knowledge of psychology assessment and treatment methods and tools.
Knowledge of evidence based psychological practice.
In depth knowledge with the concepts of a range of health research methodologies, including protocol development and implementation.
Ability to prepare study protocols and submit for Ethics Board approval.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and appropriate conduct of research in human participants.
Proficiency in preparing scientific manuscripts and presentations.
Familiarity with provincial and national privacy and data sharing legislation for research purposes. Ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
Ability to communicate with and deal effectively with coworkers, clients and their families, both oneonone and in groups.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to teach and provide clinical supervision.
Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment including personal computer and related word processing and spreadsheet software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Presents and publishes original psychology research to experts in the relevant national and international community.
Oversees the day-to-day functioning of research activities through methods such as coordinating the activities of the research teams including establishing research teams, team schedules and guidelines.
Provides oversight to clinical research teams including research assistants through methods such as reviewing workload assignments and adjusting schedules according to workload. Provides input to Program Director or the relevant Manager on research team member performance. Establishes priorities and provides guidance and clinical advice through methods such as facilitating resolutions to work issues and monitoring operations/clinical activities to ensure clinical standards are met and safety procedures are followed. Forwards information on unresolved work issues to Program Director for action.
Trains research assistants through methods such as demonstration of how to complete literature searches.
Participates in the recruitment staff and/or clinical research team members through methods such as participating on interview panels, helping to identify needs, assisting with required paperwork, interviewing applicants and provide input to the Program Director or designate on the selection.
Participates in short and long-term planning for the designated Program through methods such as evaluating research activities, identifying opportunities for change and formulating recommendations for quality improvement to ensure optimal outcomes are met.
Provides a variety of administrative duties in support of the overall operating budget for the designated Research area by perfor