Clinical Psychologist

Calian Group Ltd.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated clinical psychologist to provide essential psychological services to military personnel. In this rewarding role, you will conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to address a variety of mental health concerns. This position not only allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of those who serve but also offers a supportive environment with a multi-disciplinary team. Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, paid vacation, and comprehensive benefits while contributing to the well-being of our armed forces. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to support those who protect our country, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Comprehensive benefits coverage

11 paid statutory holidays

Time to provide quality care

Qualifications

• Registered as a Psychologist with autonomous practice authorization.
• 2 years of post-graduate experience in mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-diagnostic assessments and provide treatment to military personnel.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team for optimal client care.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Psycho-diagnostic assessments

Differential diagnosis

Trauma processing therapies

Mental health treatment

Education

Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Position Overview

Calian is currently seeking a full-time clinical psychologist to deliver psychological assessment and treatment services to military personnel at the medical clinic situated at CFB Kingston. This is a rewarding position where you would make a difference in the lives of the men and women who serve our country and keep us safe.

You’ll benefit from:

• Time to provide quality care to your clients
• Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
• A range of diverse mental health concerns

The position is a full-time role (1.0 FTE) requiring 37.5 hours per week, with a standard schedule of 7.5 hours per day during clinic operational hours, Monday to Friday. The psychologist for this role is expected to be onsite to ensure optimal client care and seamless team integration.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package, including a generous base salary, paid vacation, comprehensive benefits coverage, and 11 paid statutory holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing psycho-diagnostic assessments with an adult population including differential diagnosis.
• Providing professional services related to the diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, treatment and prevention of psychological, emotional, psycho-physiological, and behavioral disorders with an adult population.
• Administering appropriate diagnostic tests for psychometric assessment, interpreting the results, and preparing psychological evaluations.
• Reporting results and interpretations of tests, interviews, and evaluations to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Providing treatment of a variety of mental health conditions for Canadian Armed Forces members using evidence-based practice including the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma processing therapies along with other modalities of therapy.
• Participating as a member of the multi-disciplinary mental health team in case reviews.
• Leading and participating in the development, instruction, and counselling during sessions for specific mental illnesses such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, and stress management.
• Assisting in the identification, development, and evolution of mental health programming.
• Creating and maintaining patient records in a timely manner.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position you must meet all the following:

• Degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited University by the Canadian Psychological Association or American Psychological Association.
• Registered as a Psychologist and authorized for autonomous practice with the appropriate provincial licensing body.
• 2 years of full-time, post-graduate experience, under a license for autonomous practice, within the last 5 years completing psycho-diagnostic assessments, including differential diagnosis, and providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for adults with PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, and other various mental health illnesses.

Additional Requirements

• You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.
• Current certification or willingness to obtain CPR Level C with AED.