Clinical Psychologist III

CG-46 (CAD $60.38 - CAD $67.20 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable.

The following Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:

1. Signing bonus up to $10,000
2. Enhanced Health Professional Bursary (student) up to $20,000
3. Come Home Incentive up to $50,000
4. Clinical Psychologist Recruitment Incentive - $50,000

**The policy states that you may receive the Come Home Incentive or the Clinical Psychologist Recruitment Incentive, not both.

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]

* Subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.

Job Summary
This position provides psychological services to clients with eating disorders from adolescents into adulthood and supports adults in the outpatient eating disorder program at HOPE. This position is meant to help bridge the gap in transition from psychological services within the eating disorder continuum of care, and offers primarily individual intervention for transition and outpatient clients, with an assessment and group intervention component to the role as needed and appropriate. Psychodiagnostic assessments involve formulating and communicating psychiatric diagnosis using DSM-5-TR and are used to inform triaging of referrals and directing treatment planning. This would include assessment and interventions, both individual and group. This position functions autonomously. The Clinical Psychologist will act as resource to provide clinical expertise, consultation and leadership to other clinicians across programs that offer service to the eating disorders population. As needed. the Clinical Psychologist III participates in group therapy and facilitates meal support sessions through the HOPE program, including eating prepared meals with patients as part of therapeutic interventions to model healthy eating behaviors and support recovery. The position involves direct supervision of provisionally registered psychologists, psychology residents, and psychology students working within the specialty area of eating disorders. This position reports administratively to the Program Manager, HOPE program. The applicant will maintain accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology for professional integrity 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 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.

*Current internal Clinical Psychologists who possess an approved/recognized Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology will be considered for this position.