Clinical Psychologist - Pain Clinic

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for their Pain Clinic. The role involves providing consultations, assessments, and therapy within a complex pain management program. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and relevant licensure, with experience in pain management preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex pain management preferred.
• Experience with short-term individual and group therapy required.
• Driver's license valid in BC.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultations, assessments, group and individual therapy.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team in pain management.

Skills

Knowledge of the interactions between pain, addictions and mental disorders

Knowledge of complex pain assessment tools

Exercise sound judgment

Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Ability to plan and organize workload

Knowledge of community dynamics

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention

Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community contacts

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Job description

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Psychologist provides consultations, assessments, group and individual therapy in the complex pain intervention / management program using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training And Experience :

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. Experience in complex pain management or a related field preferred. Experience with short-term individual and group therapy required. Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis stabilization an asset. Driver's license valid in BC.

Skills And Abilities :

• Knowledge of the interactions between pain, addictions and mental disorders.
• Knowledge of complex pain assessment tools, MMPI and BPI.
• Exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
• Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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