Psychologist

Description

PSYCHOLOGIST
1 Full Time - Mental Health
Start September 2013

DESCRIPTION:
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital will be opening open a 15-bed inpatient mental health unit and related outpatient programs and services in the fall of 2013.

Reporting to the Manager, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist completes psychological assessments, provides and supervises psychological treatment and psychosocial interventions, liaises with external agencies, attends clinical consultation/case conferences, and evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment.  The Psychologist maintains client records including documenting client diagnosis and most effective form of treatment, charting client information and assessment results, and preparing progress notes and psychological reports. The Psychologist participates in quality improvement, research and risk management activities.  In addition, the psychologist provides clinical teaching and supervision to program staff members, Psychology Residents and students.

 HOURS:  37.5 hours a week and on-call responsibility

 EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from a recognized university
• Certificate of registration as a Psychologist in the province of Ontario
• Two (2) years recent related clinical experience
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related legislative acts
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders including addictions
• Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities
• Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in CBT, Psychological Assessment, individual and group interventions
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Collaboration with community agencies, and resources
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts
• Ability to respect client’s rights, values, and preferences including multi-cultural issues

Our Vision is to deliver an excellent patient care experience, in a safe and
compassionate environment, in collaboration with our healthcare partners.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the vacancy shall
submit their resume directly to www.stegh.on.ca.

This position is open to both male and female applicants.  We thank all applicants who apply
for this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 
In accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal
information will only be used for candidate selection.

Applications must be received online by midnight on the closing date listed on the posting. Late applications will not be accepted. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.