Clinical Psychologist - Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Manitoba Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join a dynamic inter-professional team at the Operational Stress Injury Clinic. This role blends clinical practice with academic responsibilities, focusing on the assessment and treatment of veterans and military personnel suffering from operational stress injuries. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to clinical research and provide mentorship to psychology residents. With a commitment to equity and diversity, this position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Attractive salary schedule

Benefits package through the University of Manitoba

Relocation support

On-site private practice opportunity

Supervision for C Psych Candidate level

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology required.
• Experience with evidence-based treatments for PTSD and anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adults for operational stress injuries.
• Provide clinical supervision and training in psychology residency.

Skills

Psychological evaluation

Psychodiagnostic assessments

Interpersonal relationship skills

Oral and written communication

Inter-professional teamwork

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology

CPA or APA accredited internship/residency

Tools

Standard adult psychological tests

Job description

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Job Title

Clinical Psychologist - Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Health Organizations

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Shared Health

Location

Job Type

Standard Application

Job Description

Description:

The Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) program, Shared Health, in conjunction with the Department of Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba invite applications for a Geographic Full-Time (GFT, contingent) Clinical Psychologist (Position #33717) with a flexible start date. The position integrates clinical and academic roles (typically 80% clinical; 20% applied clinical teaching/applied research). The successful applicant will be appointed to the Medical Staff of the 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 interns/residents welcome to apply.

The position is based at the Operational Stress Injury Clinic, Deer Lodge Centre, in Winnipeg. The OSI Clinic is part of a national network of clinics across Canada which provide assessment and treatment services for veterans, Canadian Forces members, and the RCMP related to operational stress injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The Psychologist would join a dynamic inter-professional team which includes psychologists, consulting psychiatrists, social work, occupational therapists, and nursing.

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:
• Psychological evaluation and treatment of adults for operational stress injuries, including PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression.
• Psychodiagnostic assessments.
• Development of clinical services/programming
• Consultation to other health professionals and social services supporting military, veterans, RCMP and their families.
• Clinical supervision and training in our CPA-accredited psychology residency program. Teaching of medical students and learners from other health professions.
• Development of an active program of applied clinical research

Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from a CPA or APA-accredited clinical psychology training program, and completion of a CPA or APA accredited internship/residency.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a C. Psych by the Psychological Association of Manitoba www.cpmb.ca
• Education, training and experience with evidence-based psychological treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use and other mental health presentations
• Education, training and experience in the administration and interpretation of standard adult psychological tests and measures.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, oral and written communication, and inter-professional teamwork skills
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment criminal records, 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.

Location:

Contact:

Interested persons should apply in writing referring to Position #33717, 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 Act” (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum 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.

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, Shared Health and WRHA 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. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.