Psychologist - Geriatric Mental Health Care Services

The Psychologist in this role is responsible for providing a complete range of psychological services (i.e diagnostic, assessment, brief psychotherapy, and consultation) for patients with a range of ambulatory patients presenting with geriatric mental health needs. The Psychologist will work with an interprofessional team in program development (including group intervention development) and evaluation, and limited individual intervention. The role also included community outreach to provide support for behavioral management in the community. The Psychologist will also consult with medical and other health professionals around case conseptualization and treatment planning. The Psychologist reports to both the Manager of Psychology and the Clinical Manager, Adult Ambulatory Mental Health Programs.

The Psychologist would also be resident supervisor in the London Clinical Psychology Residency Consortium in the Adult Mental Health Track. Psychologists within LHSC demonstrate the scientist-prctitioner model of service in their work. As part of one of Canada's leading academic health science center, out psychologists work with our patients and families, our clinical teams, and our academic partners to advance both care and knowledge in health care.

Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay:              $58.09 per hour - $72.62 per hour

Hours of Work:          37.5 hours per week

Duration:                   12 months

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 Psychology services
• Authorized (or eligibility to be authorized) to work with Adults and Seniors
• Recent clinical experience in a mental health care setting
• Recent experience in evidence-based practice in the treatment of geriatric mental health disorders
• Recent experience working in a hospital setting, preferred
• Demonstrated ability in program development and evaluation
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA)
• Demonstrated advanced diagnostic and psychotherapy skills
• Demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment and evaluation
• Demonstrated expertise in biopsychosocial case conceptualization and consultation
• Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in working with interprofessional health care teams
• 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 practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Vision, Mission, and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

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. 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 at LHSC Careers website.