Clinical Psychologist-Bariatric Surgery Program

Manitoba Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for their Bariatric Surgery Program. The role combines clinical practice with academic responsibilities, including presurgical assessments and patient follow-up, as well as teaching and clinical research opportunities. Applicants must have a doctoral degree, be registered or eligible to register, and have experience in behavior change and mental health presentations.

Benefits

Benefits package through the University of Manitoba

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist (C.Psych.) in Manitoba.
• Education and experience in behavior change and mental health issues.
• Experience in providing consultation to interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct presurgical assessments and provide follow-up care.
• Consult with interdisciplinary teams regarding psychological care aspects.
• Supervise psychology residents and teach medical students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology

CPA or APA accredited internship/residency

Job description

Clinical Psychologist-Bariatric Surgery Program - (1208)

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Job Title

Clinical Psychologist-Bariatric Surgery Program

Health Organizations

Shared Health

Location

Victoria General Hospital - MB CA (Primary)

Job Type

Standard Application

Job Description

Description :

Clinical Health Psychology (CHP), Shared Health in conjunction with the Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba invite applications for a Geographic Full-Time (GFT, contingent) Clinical Psychologist (Position #33559) with a flexible start date . This permanent position integrates clinical and academic roles (typically 80% clinical; 20% clinical teaching/applied research). The successful applicant will be appointed to the Medical Staff of Shared Health and will be appointed to the Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine, at the academic rank commensurate with experience, typically Assistant Professor. Current residents/interns are welcome to apply.

The position is based at the Centre for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg. The Clinical Psychologist provides presurgical assessment and follow up to establish needed behavior change, team consultation, and intervention for post-surgery complications. The successful candidate joins a high-functioning and well-coordinated interprofessional team which includes surgeons, nurses, dietitians, and exercise specialists who work collaboratively to optimally prepare patients for this life-altering surgery and improve outcomes post-surgery. The psychologist may also provide leadership in clinic processes and clinical program development.

Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) is unique in Canada, being both an academic department in the Max Rady College of Medicine and a provincially-led clinical service in the Manitoba health system, with a mandate to provide psychological services across a range of hospital and community sites in urban and rural/northern settings. As a member of CHP, the Psychologist joins a large team of dedicated psychologist colleagues across the province who provide mentoring, consultation, and collegial support.
For more information visit: https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/department-clinical-health-psychology
For more information about Shared Health, visit: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/

Position Responsibilities:
• Presurgical assessment and follow up with patients to establish needed behavior change pre-operatively
• Intervention for post-surgery complications, including behavioral and psychological issues
• Consultation to interdisciplinary team regarding psychological aspects of care
• There may be opportunity for clinical programming development and evaluation
• Supervision of psychology residents in our CPA-accredited residency training program; teaching of medical students and other health profession learners; continuing professional education of health professionals
• Applied clinical research

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from a CPA or APA-accredited training program, and completion of a CPA or APA accredited internship/residency
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist (C.Psych.) with the Psychological Association of Manitoba www.cpmb.ca
• Education, training and experience in behavior change and common mental health presentations, including eating disorders, substance misuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Training and experience in the treatment of obesity is an asset
• Experience in providing consultation to interdisciplinary teams in medicine/health psychology and mental health
• Education, training and experience in evidence-based psychological approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing) for behaviour change and treatments for a range of common mental health conditions, in individual and group treatment delivery
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, oral and written communication, and inter-professional teamwork skills
• Training, experience and/or research background/interests in diverse cultures would be an asset
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment criminal record, vulnerable person and child and adult abuse registry checks are required

Compensation :

• Attractive salary schedule, with benefits package through the University of Manitoba, and relocation support
• The Geographical Full Time (GFT) agreement provides the opportunity for on-site private practice
• Supervision will be provided by the CHP Program for individuals registered at the C.Psych. Candidate level, until completion of registration requirements for independent practice as a C.Psych., with subsequent consultation support

An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of diversity in your cover letter.

The University of Manitoba and Shared Health are committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195.

Contact

Interested persons should apply in writing referring to Position #33559, including curriculum vitae, and provide the names and contact information of three references to:

Dr. Lesley Graff, Chair - Search Committee
Head, Department of Clinical Health Psychology
Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
&
Provincial Medical Specialty Lead - Clinical Health Psychology, Shared Health
PZ350-771 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N4
Email: [e-mail] (admin)

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba)”. Please note that curricula vitae and other supporting documents may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled