Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM26-101E
Title:
Psychologist (TPT 0.5 FTE)
Position Status:
Temporary Part-time
Department:
Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Level of Police Check:
Vulnerable Sector Check
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres,The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
The Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders (SUCD),Transitional-Aged Youth Program (Ages 16-25) at The Royal offers evidence-based services consistent with best practice and quality standards to clients with moderate to severe substance use disorders, mental health disorders and physical health conditions in a variety of settings (inpatient, outpatient, day programs, virtual services, community).
Duties:
-
Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment (individual and group) and consultation for clients with concurrent substance use and mental health disorders
- Provide psycho-diagnostic assessment, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning for complex concurrent disorders
-
Incorporate evidence-based psychological treatments, including motivational interviewing , CBT treatment protocols, and DBT
-
Function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team in the SUCD program
-
Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies, hospital services, and service providers, including involvement in building capacity for concurrent disorders
-
Conduct academic teaching and educational activities including: supervision of pre-doctoral practicum students and residents in psychology, and non-registered psychology staff, as well as to professionals and learners regionally and nationally
- Demonstrate the integration of research into care and conduct clinically oriented research to improve client care and outcomes
-
Demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills through participation in program and discipline specific activities
-
Provide educational presentations to community groups and conferences (travel required).
-
Demonstrate professional integrity through adherence to college and hospital guidelines for the practice of psychology, including; adherence to the Canadian Code of Ethics for psychologists; adherence to College of Psychologists of Ontario guidelines for registration, professional development, supervision, communications and documentation; and adherence to The Royal’s policies on timely completion of workload measurement, and adherence to organizational policies
- Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
-
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy
Qualifications:
-
Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program
- Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
-
Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology mandatory. Authorized client population in adults is mandatory.
-
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with individuals with concurrent substance use and mental health disorders
-
Five years of experience in clinical mental health.
-
Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical work with substance use and mental health disorders, including patients with severe and complex mental health, substance use, and physical health disorders.
-
Experience working in a hospital setting
-
Demonstrated competency in delivering evidence based treatment in both individual and group formats with specialized experience in assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use health disorders
-
Strong knowledge and experience working with vulnerable and marginalized clients, including knowledge in harm reduction models
-
Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and to communicate and collaborate in an inter-professional team context are essential, including working collaboratively between hospital and community services
-
Strong knowledge, demonstrated ability, and experience in program development, evaluation, and research
-
Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking and goal-setting skills.
-
English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Salary Range:
61.50 to 79.75 per hour
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
