Job Expired

This posting has expired and applications are no longer being received and this job does not show up on the main job list.

Psychologist - Adult Mental Health Care Program

by London Health Sciences Centre

Reference #: 94876
Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2023
London Health Sciences Centre

Job Description

The Psychologist in this role is responsible for providing a complete range of psychological services (e.i, research, program development/ evaluation, diagnostic, assessment, psychotherapy, and consultation) for patients with a range of anxiety disorders and depressive disorders. For outpatients, the Psychologist will work with an interprofessional team in program development (including group intervention development) and evaluation, and limited individual intervention.For inpatients, the Psychologist will provide staff education as well as develop and evaluate inpatient programming specific for the needs of these patients.The role also includes consultation with medical and other health professionals around case conceptualization and treatment planning. This position involves providing clinical leadership for the Interpersonal Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (IPT/CBT) service in the Adult Mental Health Care Program, and report to both the Manager, Psychology and the Clinical Manager, General Adult Ambulatory Mental Health Services.

The Psychologist would also be resident supervisor in the London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium in the Adult Mental Health Track. It is also expected that the successful candidate for the position would apply for faculty positions in the Department of Psychiatry in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University, the Department of Psychology at Western University, and at the Lawson Health Research Institute.

Psychologists within LHSC demonstrate the scientist-practitioner model of service in their work. As part of one of Canada's leading academic health sciences center, our Psychologists work with out patients and families, our clinical teams, and our academic partners to advance both care and knowledge in health care.

Regular Full-Time 

Rate of Pay:               $58.09 per hour - $72.62 per hour
Hours of Work:          37.5 hours per week

Qualifications:
  • Doctoral degree in Psychology
  • Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
  • Authorized (or eligibility to be authorized) to provide Clinical Psychological services
  • Authorized (or eligibility to be authorized) to work with Adults
  • Recent clinical experience in a mental health care setting
  • Recent experience in evidence-based practice in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders
  • Recent experience working in a hospital setting, preferred
  • Demonstrated ability in Interpersonal Psychotherapy, preferred
  • Demonstrated ability in program development and evaluation
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA)
  • Demonstrated ability in working with interprofessional health care teams
  • Demonstrated expertise in psychologial assessment and evaluation
  • Demonstrated advaced diagnostic and psychotherapy skills
  • Demonstrated expertise in biopsychosocial case conceptualization and consultation
  • Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communications skills
  • Demonstrated flexibility and a commitment to working within an academic environment
  • Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety 
  • Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Immunization Requirements:
  • Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella(Chicken Pox).
  • In addition candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines).
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test ( if applicable). Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly to LHSC Careers Website at https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers.