Psychologist, Full Time, Smh Outreach / Neuropsychology

Job Code: 7508
Status: Full Time
Location: Providence Manor
Union: LiUNA
Wage: $55.08 - $70.19
Posting Period: May 19, 2023 - May 25, 2023
The Psychologist will work collaboratively with the interprofessional team members and community partners to provide psychological services to individuals with severe mental illness and to their families/significant others, in order to reduce the impact of their illness and to enhance quality of life. The Psychologist will utilize research methods and program evaluation to study the factors involved in the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders and disturbances and will carry out this work in accordance with Providence Care policies, Mission, Vision and Values, and the regulations of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
Education & Experience

• Minimum two years of experience in providing psychological services to adults with serious mental illness, preferred
• CPA and/or APA accredited internship/residency, preferred
• D. in Clinical Psychology from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and/or the American Psychological Association (CPA) accredited university program
• Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a member in good standing for practice with adults in the area of Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology; registration with the College of Psychologists for supervised practice may be considered

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides psychological treatments to ameliorate the symptoms of psychiatric illness, and to help clients achieve more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment
• Provides consultation and assistance to other mental health professionals in the planning and implementation of clinical research, program evaluation, and quality improvement
• Works to enhance community linkages and continuity of care by liaising with community partners to optimize client support and continuity of care, and to identify community and regional development needs
• Demonstrates a commitment to the teaching and supervision of students and colleagues by using a variety of teaching methods to impart knowledge and understanding of psychology, personality development, psychopathology, psychotherapy, and related topics to students and colleagues in a variety of disciplines
• Facilitates the re-entry and re-integration of persons with severe and persistent mental illness into the community through partnership with community health care providers
• Provides specialized consultation and assessment services (including clinical diagnosis) by using interview techniques and a wide range of standardized methods of observation, measurement and analysis

Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams

• Competitive salaries, benefits and pension
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
• Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake
• Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions