Southdown https://southdown.on.ca/
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
The Southdown Institute is a recognized industry leader in the provision of integrated mental health services. We are dedicated to clinical and organizational excellence in providing preventative and restorative care, using the best of psychological science and practice integrated with the wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition. Our highly experienced multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping our clients find healing and well-being. Southdown is located in Holland Landing (York Region), and is accessible from the GTA or Simcoe County. Our award-winning fully accessible facility is located in a setting of natural beauty on 37 private acres. Southdown provides a welcoming and supportive environment conducive to healing and well-being of body, mind, and spirit.
Position Summary: We are seeking to fill a full-time permanent position of Clinical Psychologist and Director of Training to oversee a graduate psychology practicum program, establish and lead a psychology internship program, and provide clinical and candidate psychological assessments. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.
Southdown offers comprehensive clinical and vocational/candidate assessments, a 14-week Residential Program with Continuing Care, outpatient psychological services, consultation and education. The client population typically consists of persons experiencing such issues as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, as well as a range of addictions (chemical and process). The Clinical Psychologist and Director of Training position is split equally between the administrative tasks of the Director of Training and clinical tasks. The psychologist will provide assessments using standardized psychological measures and findings incorporated from the multi-disciplinary team of clinicians. The holistic treatment model at Southdown requires close interaction with the other members of the clinical team who provide addiction counselling, spiritual direction, nursing, psychiatry, dietary and fitness instruction.
Southdown has a proud history of training graduate students and early-career professionals in clinical psychology. The initial task of the Training Director will be to develop and formalize a one-year Internship/Residency in Clinical Psychology. This will include preparation of a self-study application designed to meet the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Accreditation Standards for Internships in Professional Psychology. The Training Director will also assume administrative leadership for psychology practicum placements, and participate in clinical supervision of psychology trainees and other unlicensed clinical staff if needed.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is an experienced and senior professional who has had prior and substantive experience in the provision of training. He/she will be advised by a training committee of other psychologists who are themselves significantly involved in the internship program. Individuals with experience successfully leading an internship program through the initial CPA accreditation or re-accreditation process will be given special consideration. The successful candidate must have a PhD
in clinical psychology and be registered with the Ontario College of Psychologists for autonomous practice. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to produce detailed, high-quality, assessment and treatment reports and clinical documentation, and must be able to work independently and use critical thinking skills. Individuals with experience in individual and group therapy, (CBT, DBT, short-term dynamic therapy), comprehensive psychological assessments, and the treatment of mood disorders and personality disorders will be given special consideration. Computer literacy is essential for purposes of electronic charting, particularly the ability to use Microsoft Office. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Application Process:
To apply for this position, please email or mail your resume and any supporting materials to:
Email: cdodgson@southdown.on.ca
Mail: Christine Dodgson
Human Resources
The Southdown Institute
18798 Old Yonge Street
Holland Landing, ON L9N 0L1
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants
selected for interviews will be contacted.
Southdown values the health and safety of its employees and is committed to the prevention of COVID-19. Southdown has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to provide proof of vaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire. Any medical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer of employment.
We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and faiths.
Division of Prevention & Rehabilitation University of Ottawa Heart Institute
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is Canada's largest and foremost cardiovascular health centre dedicated to understanding, treating and preventing heart disease. Investigators in the Division of Prevention & Rehabilitation have a unique array of initiatives and programmes with a particular emphasis on innovative approaches to prevention (primary and secondary) and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
This fellowship offers the opportunity to gain and contribute knowledge to the area of cardiac psychology. This postdoctoral fellowship is ideally suited to those who wish to pursue a career as a Scientist or Clinician-Scientist (e.g., Experimental, Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Nursing, Health Sciences, Education). For Clinical Psychology applicants, supervision for licensure with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is available in the following competency areas: Clinical, Health and Rehabilitation. Current research projects include: 1) Cardiac Couples – research investigating the impact of couple relationships on the physical and mental health of cardiac couples, including an evaluation of the Healing Hearts Together intervention; 2) Psychological profile and intervention needs of patients with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD); 3) Couple and family relationships among young women with heart disease; 4) Mental health and remote services for heart failure and transplant patients; and, 5) Various projects in behavioural medicine and mental health (e.g., exercise and quality of life among patients with atrial fibrillation). It is expected that the successful candidate will assume responsibility for the preparation and publication of manuscripts as well as assist in the submission of research grant applications. Opportunities to collaborate with highly respected clinicians and scientists at the local, national and international level are also available. The fellow may obtain additional support from our Research Services Department and Cardiovascular Methods Centre. Potential clinical activities include: 1) providing psychological assessment and treatment to patients attending various clinics at UOHI such as cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure, heart transplant, electrophysiology, and adult congenital; 2) providing psychological interventions as part of the research studies; and, 3) training and consulting with UOHI staff regarding psychological issues to enhance patient care. Supervision of clinical and/or research trainees may be possible. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in training and educational activities (e.g., grand and prevention & rehabilitation rounds, clinical trials, seminars on psychology professional practice). Clinical Psychology fellows will be a member of the Psychology Department at The Ottawa Hospital.
The position is a one-year fellowship that may be renewed contingent on funding. The stipend is commensurate with experience (range $45 000 - $60 000 CAD per year), and includes 2 weeks paid holidays and paid statutory holidays and benefits.
The successful candidate will possess: • Previous research experience within a team environment • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • A strong understanding of clinical research design, research methodology and data analysis • Previous experience analyzing datasets, including quantitative and qualitative data • Evidence of experience in preparation and publication of manuscripts; strong technical writing skills • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, EndNote, SPSS) • Ability to take guided initiative and to work in an organized fashion within a fast-paced environment, including flexibility in shifting between independent and collaborative work • Demonstrated collegiality, professionalism and interpersonal skills • Previous experience in health psychology an asset • Clinical Psychology candidates also require: A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a CPA or APA accredited program and a completed internship from a CPA or APA accredited program
Accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process relating to any specialty requirements. Applicants should make their needs known in advance. The clinical postdoctoral fellowship complies with APPIC criteria. The successful candidate will be required, prior to the start of employment, to complete mandatory organizational training available online, provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and provide an official piece of photo identification.
For further information, please contact Dr. Heather Tulloch (hetulloch@ottawaheart.ca). Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names & contact information of three referees to Dr. Tulloch. Start date is negotiable.
Division de prévention et de réadaptation Institut de cardiologie de l’Université d’Ottawa
L'Institut de cardiologie de l'Université d'Ottawa (ICUO) est le plus grand centre de santé cardiovasculaire à se consacrer à l'étude, au traitement et à la prévention des maladies du coeur au Canada. L’équipe de recherche de notre Division de prévention et de réadaptation dispose d’un éventail unique d’initiatives et de programmes axés sur l’élaboration de solutions novatrices permettant de prévenir et de traiter les maladies cardiovasculaires.
Cette bourse de recherche postdoctorale représente une belle occasion d’acquérir des connaissances dans le domaine de la psychologie cardiaque et d’y contribuer. Elle convient parfaitement à une personne qui souhaite faire carrière comme chercheur ou clinicien-chercheur (p. ex. psychologie expérimentale, du counseling ou clinique, soins infirmiers, sciences de la santé, éducation). Pour les candidats et candidates en psychologie clinique, il sera possible d’obtenir un certificat de l’Ordre des psychologues de l’Ontario autorisant à exercer sous supervision dans les domaines de spécialité suivants : clinique, santé, et réadaptation. À l’heure actuelle, nos projets de recherche sont les suivants : 1) Couples cardiaques – étude de l’incidence de la vie de couple sur la santé physique et mentale, et évaluation de l’intervention « Guérir les coeurs ensemble »; 2) Profil psychologique et besoins en matière d’interventions des personnes atteintes de dissection spontanée de l’artère coronaire (DSAC); 3) Relations conjugales et familiales chez les jeunes femmes atteintes d’une maladie du coeur; 4) Services de santé mentale et à distance pour les personnes atteintes d’insuffisance cardiaque ou ayant subi une transplantation cardiaque; 5) Divers projets axés sur la médecine comportementale et la santé mentale (l’exercice et la qualité de vie chez les patients atteints de fibrillation auriculaire, etc.). La personne retenue sera responsable de la préparation et de la publication d’articles, en plus de contribuer à la rédaction et à la présentation de demandes de subventions de recherche. Elle aura en outre la possibilité de collaborer avec d’éminents cliniciens et scientifiques de la région, du pays et du monde. De plus, nos Services de recherche et notre Centre de méthodes de recherche en cardiologie pourront au besoin lui offrir du soutien additionnel. Les activités cliniques possibles sont les suivantes : 1) Évaluation et traitement psychologiques des patients des diverses cliniques de l’ICUO (réadaptation cardiaque, fonction cardiaque, transplantation cardiaque, électrophysiologie, cardiopathie congénitale de l’adulte); 2) Évaluation psychologique des participants des études; et 3) encadrement des employés de l’ICUO quant aux façons de favoriser la bonne santé psychologique des patients. La supervision de stagiaires cliniques ou de recherche pourrait être possible. Le boursier ou la boursière participera à des activités de formation (réunions sur la prévention et la réadaptation, études cliniques, séminaires sur la pratique professionnelle de la psychologie). Les boursiers et boursières en psychologie clinique seront membres du Service de psychologie de L’Hôpital d’Ottawa.
Le poste est associé à une bourse d’un an pouvant être renouvelée selon le financement. L’allocation, proportionnelle à l’expérience (entre 45 000 et 60 000 dollars canadiens par an), comprend deux semaines de congé payées en plus des jours fériés et avantages sociaux.
La personne retenue répondra aux exigences suivantes : • Expérience de recherche au sein d’une équipe • Excellentes aptitudes pour les relations interpersonnelles et la communication • Bonne compréhension de la conception des recherches cliniques, ainsi que de la méthodologie et de l’analyse de données dans ce domaine • Expérience dans l’analyse d’ensembles de données quantitatives et qualitatives • Expérience démontrée dans la préparation et la publication d’articles; solides aptitudes en rédaction technique • Excellente maîtrise des outils informatiques, dont Microsoft Office, EndNote et SPSS • Capacité de prendre des initiatives structurées et de travailler de façon organisée dans un milieu de recherche dynamique tout en étant en mesure d’alterner entre le travail autonome et le travail d’équipe • Esprit d’équipe, professionnalisme et excellentes relations interpersonnelles • Toute expérience en psychologie de la santé sera considérée comme un atout. • Les candidats et candidates en psychologie clinique doivent aussi posséder un doctorat en psychologie clinique au sein d’un programme reconnu par la SCP/APA et avoir réussi un stage au sein d’un programme reconnu par la SCP/APA.
Tout au long du processus d’embauche, nous offrons des mesures d’adaptation aux personnes ayant des besoins particuliers. Les candidats doivent faire connaître à l’avance leurs éventuels besoins en la matière. Cette bourse postdoctorale de recherche clinique est conforme aux critères de l’APPIC.
Avant d’entrer en poste, la personne retenue devra suivre la formation obligatoire de l’ICUO sur Internet, fournir une attestation de vérification des antécédents criminels ainsi qu’une pièce d’identité officielle avec photo. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez communiquer avec la Dre Heather Tulloch (hetulloch@ottawaheart.ca). Nous vous prions de transmettre votre candidature à la Dre Tulloch en y joignant une lettre de présentation, votre curriculum vitæ et les coordonnées de trois personnes pouvant attester de vos compétences. La date d’entrée en service est négociable.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on July 29th, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Department of Psychology
Reference # HBS-2022-23-06
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one limited-term appointment (2-year) in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Psychology. The position will commence on September 1, 2022. The teaching duties for this position consist of six undergraduate one-semester courses distributed over 2 or 3 academic semesters. Two of these courses can be the instruction of the 4th year thesis course and mentorship of undergraduate thesis students. There may be limited opportunities for graduate-level teaching, for qualified candidates.
The successful candidate will:
The Department of Psychology is located at the Thunder Bay campus. Thunder Bay is located on Lake Superior in beautiful Northwestern Ontario, home to affordable living, thriving foodie and arts communities, and four-season, world class outdoor recreation (https://vimeo.com/484127771). The Department offers arts and science undergraduate programs, graduate programs in Psychological Science (MSc and PhD), MA Clinical Psychology, and CPA-accredited PhD Clinical Psychology programs.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact Dr. Rupert Klein, Chair of the Department of Psychology at (807) 343-8535 or via email at rgklein@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Psychology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/psychology.
The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # HBS-2022-23-06 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Attn: Dr. Mirella Stroink, Dean
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1
e-mail: fhbs@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
This position is subject to budgetary approval.
Although the preference is for registered professionals, at this time Ongwanada is willing to consider applicants who have defended their dissertation and are prepared for registration under supervised practice.
Full details of the position can be found here:
https://www.ongwanada.com/about-ongwanada/careers/permanent-part-time-psychologist-3/
Req ID: 133913 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible Within The Province Department: MHA Professional Practice Adult APL Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 18-Jul-22
Apply Here
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Responsibilities
Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) operates out of various hospitals, clinics, and community locations across the province. It is comprised of specialized teams of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Health Promoters, Recreation Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Secretaries, and other members of the allied health and support team. The Advanced Practice Leader (APL) will be part of the Provincial Center for Training, Education, and Learning (PCTEL) and will report to the Provincial Clinical Leader and Manager of Training and Education. This position has a special focus on training mental health clinicians within the MHA Program to provide culturally responsive assessment and psychotherapy to people from racialized and other marginalized populations. As such, the APL will possess attributes, values, knowledge, and skills that demonstrate an understanding of equity and a commitment to diversity. They will have experience engaging across difference, articulating bias, and training clinicians in cultural humility and responsiveness. They will be knowledgeable about race-related stress and the experiences of people who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour. Experience with other historically, persistently, or systematically marginalized groups is also an asset.
The APL will use 0.2 FTE for clinical work and will attend PCTEL team meetings. They will have training and experience delivering evidence-based interventions for a range of disorders, including mood, anxiety, substance use, and trauma-related disorders. Certification in cognitive-behavioural therapy is an asset. Content expertise in program development and evaluation, group therapy, and adult learning are required.
The focus of this role is on training clinicians to provide culturally responsive care to people from racialized populations; as such, a person who is Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Colour would be preferred for this position.
Qualifications
•PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology •Registered, or eligible to be registered/licensed with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology. •Minimum of four (4) years of formal training & clinical experience in adult mental health & addictions, including two (2) years’ experience providing clinical consultation and supervision for mental health problems, including group-based supervision, live supervision, and case consultation. Have received supervision/consultation regarding own supervision and consultation skills. •Skills and experience providing identity-affirming, racially- and culturally- sensitive and responsive assessment and psychotherapy •Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that emphasize anti-racist and intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege. •Training and experience in the provision of cognitive and behavioural interventions for a range of mental health disorders (e.g., behavioural activation, cognitive therapy for depression, protocol-based treatments for anxiety disorders, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, exposure and response prevention). Certification in cognitive-behavioural therapy is an asset. •Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience providing training and consultation in mental health and addictions •Experience with program evaluation and research •Knowledge of and experience with the DSM-5 diagnostic classification system. •Excellent interpersonal skills •Skills in leadership, advocacy, and team building •Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that emphasize anti-racist and intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege. •Critical thinking and problem-solving skills •Leadership skills •Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information
Hours of Work
Permanent, Full-Time position; 75 hours biweekly
$49.63 - $64.07 hourly
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.
Follow Us!
https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/
https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthority
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/
https://twitter.com/healthns
We are currently recruiting for a full-time clinical child psychologist in Victoria BC. This position is suitable for applicants who are interested in working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a community mental health setting serving children, adolescents and families in the greater Victoria area. Details about this position and relevant qualifications can be found using the link below. Please share as widely as possible.
https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/89072
If anyone is looking for a 0.6 FTE permanent job, we have one posting up and another to follow shortly. We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist with experience in Health and/or Rehab Psychology to provide consultation, intervention and psychological assessment within our NMS program as well as our Spinal Cord Injury program. The NMS position is combined inpatient/outpatient, whereas the SCI position is primarily inpatient. There is some flexibility around work days. I’ve pasted the first posting below and second will be up soon. You can check them out here: https://careers.vch.ca/
Come join our team of Psychologists and other disciplines J Feel free to reach out to myself or Treena Blake with any questions.
Psychologist B - Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program
Job Description
Job Title:
Work Site:
G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre - Vancouver, BC
Status:
Regular Part Time (0.58 FTE)
Start Date:
Approximately August 2022
Salary:
$46.27 - $57.86 per hour
Hours:
0800-1542
Days off: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays
Reference#:
165501-mki
Come work as a Psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychologist join the Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Psychologist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
The successful applicant will join a team of Psychologists providing assessment, intervention, and consultation services to adults with physical disabilities who are participating in multidisciplinary rehabilitation at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. Clinical experience in the areas of Health and/or Rehabilitation Psychology, traumatic injuries, adjustment to disability and chronic health conditions in medical hospital settings would be assets.
Dr. Sarah-Jane Meachen, R. Psych. (#2140) [Pronouns: She/Her/Hers]
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health
Email: sarah.meachen@vch.ca
Close Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jun 9, 2022, 12:59:00 AM
Unit Summary
McMaster Children's Hospital’s (MCH) Child and Youth Mental Health Program (CYMHP) is one of Canada’s largest pediatric mental health service providers. Mandated to provide care for both local and regional patients CYMHP offers a wide range of services for children, youth, and families experiencing complex mental health concerns. Our program includes emergency mental health services, a 22-bed inpatient unit, a day treatment program, and ambulatory services. The program is divided across 2 sites with locations at McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) and the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre (RJCHC). Affiliated with McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, and the Offord Centre for Child Studies, CYMHP provides evidence-informed, integrated and coordinated family and patient centered care. Our program is committed to creating and maintaining strong community partnerships, ensuring the alignment of services during transitions in care. The strength of the program lies in the dedication of its people who are committed to improving the mental wellness of our communities. Our teams are innovative, creative, energetic and passionate. Relationships are founded on principles of trust, respect and compassion. Our people are motivated towards excellence and are committed to the patients and families we serve.
The Psychologist functions as a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and provides care to children and youth with complex mental health issues and their families. In particular, the Psychologist combines education and related clinical experience to offer psychological assessments (e.g., psychometric, diagnostic), clinical formulation, brief individual, group, and family intervention, treatment recommendations, and consultation to staff on psychology-related issues. The Psychologist is a leader in program development, quality assurance, and research initiatives.
Schedule Work Hours: Monday to Friday; days (some flexibility for some evening work)
1. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology 2. Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with authorization to work with children, adolescents and (ideally) families 3. Expertise in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (particularly Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and the assessment of children, youth and their families as demonstrated by a minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience in a mental health setting serving an inpatient or outpatient mental health pediatric population 4. Demonstrated strength in consultation, teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and supervision of advanced learners 5. Demonstrated competency and experience in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests, particularly those tests relevant to the assessment of cognitive, academic, personality and socio-emotional functioning 6 Excellent written and verbal communication alongside strong interpersonal skills 7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning 8. Eligible for part-time appointment with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University 9. Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
EMPLOYER ADDRESS:
1037 Howden Road East,
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 0L7
EMPLOYER CONTACT: Please forward your Curriculum Vitae and
covering letter to Dr. Angela Fountain & Emily Jones and/or apply on our website
PHONE: (905) 655-5813 EMAIL: ejones@drfountain.ca WEBSITE: www.drfountain.ca
DESCRIPTION: Looking for an innovative, fun place to work? We are looking for a Registered Psychologist or recent Ph.D./Psy.D graduate looking to register with the CPO under Supervised Practice. We offer a workplace that values creativity, individual expression and fun while ensuring adherence to professional standards and evidence-based service delivery. Enjoy a model that includes lively individual and team supervision/consultation with staff, interesting casework (both assessment and/or treatment), full administrative support, peer mentoring, a competitive pay range, and benefit plan. In addition, we are not far away or hard to access: 2 km off the 407 in the north end of the City of Oshawa.
Located on a 60-acre therapeutic farm with a full range of indoor and outdoor psychological treatment amenities, Dr. Angela Fountain & Associates is a large well-staffed psychology clinic that offers all the traditional family and child community-based clinic services and more. From our indoor consultation offices and play therapy rooms to our adjoining equine therapy stables, small animal handling facilities, play and swim areas, to adventures in our forest and farm meadows, practicing psychology moves to a new level of wellness that more traditional settings cannot offer. Working in the clinic has few dull moments. The list of indoor/outdoor seasonal activities like pumpkin carving, maple syrup, carriage and hayrides, and summer day camp goes on. Not to be concerned if this is new therapeutic territory for you, we will provide training and support in our more unique equine and animal assisted therapies. Check out our website at www.drfountain.ca.
Candidates must be a Registered Psychologist and/or looking to complete their registration with competency in child and adolescent clinical psychology. Good report writing skills are expected while assessment and treatment experience can be continuing to develop. Additionally, candidates are expected to demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a good understanding of his/her abilities and competencies.
Dr. Fountain has a thriving group practice in psychology with a tight knit group of practitioners who enjoy peer supervision, mentoring and applied training. The candidate should expect to be evaluated in terms of his/her fit with the existing team and his/her ability to adjust and learn in a group setting of independent practitioners.
Copyright © 2022 The Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs.
© Conseil canadien des programmes de psychologie professionnelle, 2022
