Clinical Psychologist | Early Psychosis Intervention

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Clinical Psychologist to join a dedicated team at a leading health organization in Kamloops. This role involves delivering comprehensive psychological services, including assessments and therapy, within a supportive and collaborative environment. The organization is committed to professional development, offering competitive salaries and generous benefits, including a signing bonus. Join a workplace that values mental wellness and career growth while making a significant impact on patient outcomes in a beautiful region of Canada. Experience a fulfilling career where your expertise will be valued and your professional journey supported.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle promotion

Signing bonus up to $15K

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology required with current registration or eligibility.
• Five years of recent experience in clinical psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and contribute to recommendations.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Assessment Services

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Treatment Planning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Registration with College of Psychologists of British Columbia

Job description

Position Summary
We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) team at the Kamloops Mental Health Centre in beautiful Kamloops, B.C.

Salary Range:
Effective April 1, 2024, the pay scale for this position is $52.81 to $65.96.

**Eligible applicants can receive up to $15K signing bonus.

What we offer:

1. Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package: We offer a highly competitive salary aligned with industry standards, coupled with an attractive remuneration package.
2. Career Growth: At IH, we are committed to your professional development.
3. Employer paid training/education: We invest in your success by providing in-house professional development courses.
4. Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement): Enjoy generous vacation time.
5. Employer paid insurance premiums: We provide essential insurance plans.
6. Extended Health & Dental coverage: Our plans include services such as prescription medications, vision care, dental care, and specialized treatments.
7. Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan: We contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
8. Balanced lifestyle: We promote a workplace culture that values flexibility and mental wellness.

What will you work on?
The Clinical Psychologist is a key member of the Tertiary Mental Health Services team, responsible for delivering comprehensive psychological services, including assessment, individual and group therapy, and treatment planning. This role emphasizes a bio/psycho/social approach to care, integrating psychological insights into broader treatment plans and ensuring coordination with community agencies and other providers.

Some responsibilities include:

1. Provides comprehensive psychological assessment services.
2. Incorporates psychological assessment results with the broader treatment plan.
3. Provides evidenced based individual short-term therapy/counseling interventions.
4. Participates in client/patient conferences and team meetings.
5. Supports an interdisciplinary approach to client/patient care.
6. Provides consultation regarding management and/or treatment of mental, behavioural, adjustment and psychosocial disorders.
7. Evaluates effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment and resources.
8. Supports evidence based clinical practice by contributing to the development of recommendations for change.

Scheduling Information:
Shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Friday.

How will you create an impact?
The Clinical Psychologist enhances patient outcomes through evidence-based assessments, therapy, and treatment planning tailored to complex mental health needs. They foster multidisciplinary collaboration and provide consultation and education to patients, families, and teams.

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports psychological health & safety for all.

Come and join a Tertiary Mental Health Service that is valued among colleagues. Interior Health was named one of Canada’s top 100 employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful regions of Canada.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

1. Ph.D. in Psychology from a university recognized by the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.
2. Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (or eligible for registration).
3. Five years recent related experience in clinical psychology.

**“Please note Interior Health welcomes applications from new graduates who have less than five years of work experience. Successful applicants will be provided with any post-doctoral supervision needed to achieve registration.”