Psychologist

Company Description

Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Toronto, Cambridge, Barrie, Hamilton, Oakville, Ajax, Mississauga, Vaughan, Brampton, Oshawa, and Scarborough). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers.

At Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Central Operations - Various Altum Health Sites
Department: Altum Health
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $54.53 - $68.16 per hour
Shifts: Days; Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: Open until filled

As part of a large interdisciplinary team, the Altum psychologist’s role is to provide effective diagnosis and treatment, guide clients through the steps towards a full recovery and help them retrace those steps when there are setbacks. If you want to grow your skills and expand your depth of practice while working collaboratively within a large interdisciplinary team, as well as giving back to the community, this is a role to consider. If you want to see the difference you make to the well-being and lives of clients on a daily basis, while changing the face of healthcare and rehabilitation, Altum Health is your next step.

The difference you will make:

Psychological staff work at Altum Health with clients who have a range of mental health and/or substance issues, some with musculoskeletal injuries, concussions and other concurrent conditions. You put together broad-spectrum treatment plans. At Altum, you have the opportunity to work side-by-side with a rehabilitation team of psychotherapists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, kinesiologists and surgeons.

There are difficult cases that challenge you and there are sensitive cases that require a delicate touch. Every day there are clinical learning opportunities and teaching moments. With the Circle of Care mindset as a guiding principle, you eagerly participate in quality improvement activities and perform cross-functional and cross-site duties as required. You believe in the work we do together.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience working with individuals recovering from motor vehicle accident-related injuries.
• Proven ability to independently assess, treat, and manage MVA referrals in accordance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of the rehabilitation needs and psychosocial impacts associated with motor vehicle accident injuries.

Qualifications

What Psychologists and Psychological Associates Bring to Altum Health:

• A Doctoral or Master’s degree in Psychology, from an accredited APA or CPA program with valid registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Completion of APPI, CPA, or CCPPP accredited internship/residency program
• Competency in Clinical (required) and Rehabilitation (preferred) scopes of practice
• Experience in rehabilitation with a third party payor system, assessment and intervention with acute (musculoskeletal) and chronic pain, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD and phobias, and intervention involving cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, and other empirically supported modalities

What Neuropsychologists Bring to Altum Health:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology with valid registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (i.e., C.Psych.)
• Declared competency in the areas of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology (adults) or Rehabilitation Psychology (adults); with no restrictions on license to practice
• Declared competence in Assessment/Evaluation/Intervention/Consultation, Teaching/Research (preferred)
• At least two years’ experience conducting assessments of individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) and other neurological problems; knowledge of comorbid psychological factors in ABI
• Experience in assessment, treatment and writing professional reports for third party payors preferred

Your personal and professional skill set include the following:

• Dedication to and excitement for a collaborative interdisciplinary approach, commitment to the challenge of working with clients suffering from acute and chronic injuries and eagerness to be part of an interdisciplinary team
• Understanding the detail required for third party insurance reporting, not deterred by mandatory processes
• Strong communication skills, both within and outside of treatment sessions and as part of an interdisciplinary team, with a respect for confidentiality requirements
• Desire for continuous growth and learning, committed to a high quality of evidence- based practice and ongoing professional development
• Innate ability to demonstrate initiative, with excellent judgement and prioritizing skills

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.