Vacancy Detail

OPSEU


LAKERIDGE HEALTH

PSYCHOLOGIST
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS
CHILD YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAM
FULL TIME
8 hour Day shifts; (subject to change)
LAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWA
SALARY: $55.62 - $70.89 per hour

OPSEU - 2200003272

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Psychologist for the Child, Youth and Family Program provides psychological assessment, diagnostic evaluation and treatment to children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders in the intensive ambulatory, outpatient and in-patient components of the program. The successful candidate will provide direction to the team in areas of program evaluation, research design and consultation to other health care providers. You will participate in professional development and continuing education to maintain competence in your clinical discipline. You will also play an active role in departmental and hospital wide committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Ph.D/ Psy.D. in Psychology with competency in clinical psychology with children, adolescent and families;
* Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (in good standing);
* Extensive child and adolescent mental health background preferably in an acute care hospital setting;
* Proven to have excellent skills in psychological testing and diagnostic evaluation of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders;
* Previous experience providing clinical supervision;
* Demonstrated to have excellent team building, interpersonal, consultation and communication skills, both written and verbal;
* Proven experience in assessment and treatment of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral problems in both inpatient and outpatient setting (consultation and therapy);
* Proven training and experience in group psychotherapy;
* Demonstrated committed to a client focused philosophy;
* Proven ability to work effectively with clients with concurrent disorders;
*Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team, and to work effectively with community partners; strong consultation skills necessary;
* Demonstrated research and program evaluation skills;
* Committed to client-focused philosophy;
* Able to project a progressive, positive, professional image throughout the program, hospital and community;
* Proven working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario;
* Must have satisfactory performance record;
*Must provide Criminal Records Check in good standing from within the past 12 months;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
* Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.