Posted 11 months ago
Clinical Psychologist III
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time permanent Clinical Psychologist III for the Children and Women's Health Program, based primarily at Clarenville Base in the Eastern Rural Zone. The role provides specialized psychological assessment, DSM-5-TR diagnosis and therapy for children and youth with autism and developmental disorders, and leads a multidisciplinary team with supervision of trainees. The posting states 75 bi-weekly hours on 8-hour day shifts, pay of CAD 60.38 to 67.20 per hour, and several incentives.
Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological assessment and diagnosis for children and youth with autism and developmental disorders
- Deliver therapeutic interventions to children, youth and caregivers
- Provide clinical direction to a multidisciplinary team
- Supervise psychology residents and provisionally registered psychologists
- Lead research, program development and clinical education
Requirements summary:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology required
- Registration or provisional registration with NL Psychology Board
- Experience with autism and developmental disorders
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Preferred: experience supervising doctoral residents
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 10 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Clinical Psychology |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 997 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Multi-Site (Primary Site: Clarenville Base) Clinical Psychologist III Children and Women's Health Program Permanent, Full-Time NAPE HP 22547POS |
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| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8-hour day shifts) |
| Salary | CG-46 (CAD60.38 - CAD67.20 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable. The following Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:
**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. |
| Competition Number | VAC0019098 |
| Posted Date | 2025-12-02 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary This is a highly advanced and specialized professional, administrative, clinical leadership and supervisory psychology position with the Children and Women's Health Program. Reporting to the Regional Manager, Children and Women's Health Program, and maintaining accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology for professional integrity issues, this single leadership psychology position provides direct and specialized psychological assessment and clinical diagnosis based on DSM-5-TR, and the standardized measures including the ADOS and the ADI-R. Treatment/therapeutic interventions will be provided to children and youth with autism and other developmental/intellectual disorders and their caregivers This position provides direct specialized interventions and therapy based on a variety of best practice theoretical frameworks to clients where the application of best practice in complex situations is essential. Specialized clinical interventions and services are provided to this client population that is at risk for victimization, community exclusion, and placement breakdown. The psychologist promotes community inclusiveness and citizenship and acts as an advocate and professional psychology liaison within the program area, Eastern Health and community. This is a senior position within the professional and specialty area and requires a high level of responsibility and autonomy with specialized expert knowledge within the subject area. The psychologist provides clinical direction and acts as a resource to a multidisciplinary team including Senior Behavioral Management Specialists and Behaviour Management Specialists, Social Workers and other health care professionals including, Psychologists and Physicians across Eastern Health, community partners, clients, families and caregivers. Work involves the provision of leadership direction of research projects; policy development; emerging evidence based best practice for specialty area; development, delivery and evaluation of clinical interventions and standards of practice; design and delivery of education and training events including webinars and seminars; as well as supervision and training of provisionally registered psychologists, psychology residents, and doctoral students. This position manages, coordinates and maintains intake and waitlist responsibilities, Psychology Services and researches, monitors, and evaluates service provision as required in an area of clinical service delivery experiencing significant growth. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed 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. Registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required. Graduate course work and supervised experience in the assessment, diagnosis, functional analysis and treatment of children and their families with intellectual disabilities, autism, psychosocial delays, communication difficulties and mental health issues 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 Clinical Psychologists II's and other 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. The use of a personal vehicle is a condition of employment. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. *Current internal Clinical Psychologists who possess an approved/recognized Master Degree in Clinical Psychology will be considered for this position. |
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