Psychological Associate/clinical Leader - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Health Sciences North

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Description

Psychological Associate/Clinical Leader:

Competition #

5254

Job Title

Psychological Associate/Clinical Leader

Department

Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt, OBIRS, Integrated Chronic Pain

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

Days

Bilingualism Required

Yes

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

Sudbury Outpatient Centre

  • ONA Paramedical
Salary Information

49.60 to 60.71

Application Closing Date

March 20, 2024


KEY FUNCTION:

Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and education to clients and families with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). Act as the Clinical Leader of the Outpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (OBIRS).


REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Chronic Disease Self-Management, OBIRS and Integrated Chronic Pain.


DUTIES:


Psychological Associate:


  • Perform intake assessments and attend client case conferences in both inpatient and outpatient ABI services and other hospital and communitybased services as required.
  • Perform clinical screening evaluations and formal psychological diagnostic assessments within the scope of both Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology.
  • Provide individual and group therapies to clients and families, including the acquisition of coping skills, psychoeducation, cognitive rehabilitation, adjustment to disability, treatment of behaviour and personality challenges, and treatment of adjustment, mood, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorders.
  • Participate in regional assessments within the regional catchment area by utilizing Telemedicine.
  • Maintain uptodate charting/records in compliance with HSN and departmental policies and procedures and the CPO's standards of practice.
  • Act as the primary pointofcontact for clients, families, and other service providers as they navigate the referral and intake process.
  • Provide daytoday supervision and guidance to the interdisciplinary team with clinical challenges.
  • Provide support to the interdisciplinary team in the areas of behaviour and risk management.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor clinical and rehabilitation intervention plans within an interdisciplinary team setting.
  • Facilitate the team review and acquisition of best practices in the ABI field, including organizing, chairing, and presenting on training days and annual planning days.
  • Provide both informal and formal teaching, supervision, and mentorship to students, psychology interns, and other staff as required.
  • Assist in the selection, implementation, and monitoring of program evaluation measures and quality indicators.
  • Participate on various hospital, community, and professional committees, including the Psychology Professional Practice Council and OBIRS patient care team as required.

Clinical Leader:


  • Respond to requests from referral sources and screen referrals for appropriateness.
  • Maintain and monitor the program's waiting list and assign workload to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Establish a balance between HSN priorities and team values, while adhering to leadership values and initiatives.
  • Inform the Clinical Manager of client service problems and staff concerns, issues, and achievements.
  • Maintain referral patterns, nature of injury, region of referral, and team caseloadrelated data, and provide program documentation as required.
  • Assist the team with the implementation of new initiatives, advancement of core competencies, collaborative practices, and team learning.
  • Participate in the interview process and provide input to hiring decisions.
  • Assist with the vacation arrangements and sick coverage.
  • Organize and Chair the OBIRS patient care team meetings.
  • Represent the program on the Continuum of Care Committee, North Eastern Ontario (NEO) Brain Injury Network Committee, Steering Committee, and other committees as required.
  • Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
  • Determine and align improvement projects with HSN's Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
  • Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
  • Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
  • Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
  • Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:


  • Minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university.
  • Successful completion of the Post-Master's five (5) year process of supervision, internship, and examination to acquire registration as a Psychological Associate in autonomous practice with the CPO.
  • Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the CPO and the ability to practice in Clinical, Counselling, and Rehabilitation Psychology with a
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