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About The Ottawa Hospital

Reshaping the future of Healthcare!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

As a member of the interprofessional team, the psychologist will provide assessment, consultation and treatment to patients, with opportunities for program evaluation and program development and research. In addition to being part of the UOHI Psychology team, the incumbent will also be connected to an accomplished, collegial, and vibrant group of The Ottawa Hospital Psychology (TOH) staff, who are actively involved in clinical service, research, teaching and training. UOHI Psychologists are actively involved in TOH Psychology's CPA accredited predoctoral internship program in Clinical Psychology. Psychologists also have academic appointments with the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa and supervise doctoral level practicum students. Psychologists are provided opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities, including Psychology Lunch and Learn activities. Early career psychologists can participate in a mentorship group. As highly valued members of the UOHI team, Psychologists are often involved in program and UOHI corporate initiatives to enhance patient care.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

*For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Doctorate from a clinical psychology program accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) or the American Psychological Association (APA);
• Completion of a CPA or APA accredited internship;
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analyst of Ontario with declared competencies in clinical psychology and health or rehabilitation psychology;
• Experience conducting comprehensive psychodiagnostics assessments and treatment in medical patients with co-morbid psychological conditions;
• Demonstrated ability to supervise/lead/coach/mentor;
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in an interprofessional setting;
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills;
• Superior interpersonal skills;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical program development and program evaluation;
• Experience with patients with Cardiovascular disease;
• Experience in group therapy;
• Demonstrated research record of productivity including publications and presentations;
• Experience with grant writing;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English speaking clients.

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What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected]