Provincial Professional Practice Consultant - Psychology

NL Health Services; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Newfoundland and Labrador seeks a Provincial Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology. This full-time role supports Clinical Psychologists and oversees professional practice integrity. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Psychology, registration with the NL Psychology Board, and at least five years of pertinent experience. Responsibilities include fostering collaborative relationships and managing operational plans aligned with strategic directions. Competitive salary and incentives are offered for suitable applicants.

Benefits

Sign-on incentive of up to $50,000

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist with the NL Psychology Board.
• Minimum of five years of progressive clinical and professional leadership experience in psychology.
• Previous management experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supports practice integrity of Clinical Psychologists and other professionals.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates structures for professional practice.
• Fosters collaborative relationships to ensure client-centered care.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Psychology professional practice issues and standards

Progressive clinical and leadership experience

Experience building effective partnerships

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Dynamic leadership style

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Registration with the NL Psychology Board

Job description

Position Details

Zone: Eastern Zone | Location: any location in NL Health Services | Chart Code: 09779POS | Title: Provincial Professional Practice Consultant – Psychology (Revised) | Classification: * Subject to Classification Review * | Professional Practice.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time (option for part‑time work). Hours: 70 bi‑weekly (8‑hour days).

Compensation & Incentives

Salary: HL-25 ($88,197 - $114,655 per annum). Sign‑on incentive: Psychology Recruitment Incentive up to $50,000 with a 3‑year return in service (subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually). For more information on incentives, visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [e-mail].

Job Summary

This position reports to the Provincial Director of Professional Practice – Allied Health. The Provincial Professional Practice Consultant for psychology supports practice integrity of Clinical Psychologists, Coordinator of Clinical Training for Psychology, Psychometrists, Clinical Sexologist, Music Therapists and Art Therapists in NLHS. The consultant supports NLHS managers with Psychology, Sexology, and Creative Arts Therapy staff across the province. Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and evaluating structures that support professional practice through a Professional Practice Model and aligning psychology operational plans with NLHS strategic directions. The incumbent fosters collaborative relationships with programs/departments to ensure client‑centered care and best practices, working closely with psychologists and managers in workforce planning, orientation, accountability, workload, clinical documentation, research, resource allocation, outcome measures, advanced practice, and scopes of practice. The consultant also identifies policy and professional development opportunities and serves in various committees, projects, and interprofessional working groups. Outside liaises include educational institutions, professional colleges/associations, unions, and the Department of Health and Community Services.

Job Qualifications

Education: Registered Psychologist with the NL Psychology Board. Doctoral degree in Psychology required.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive clinical and professional leadership experience in psychology; previous management experience is an asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong knowledge of Psychology professional practice issues and standards.
• Progressive clinical, management and leadership experience, focusing on quality patient/resident/client care.
• Experience building and enhancing effective partnerships.
• Excellent oral and written communication and change management skills.
• Dynamic leadership style, including self‑awareness, engagement of others, results orientation, coalition building, and system transformation.

Other Requirements

Registration with the NL Psychology Board required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance required. Travel across NL Health Services required.

Contact & Application

Competition Number: VAC0003245 | Posted Date: 2024‑10‑31 | Closing Date: Open until filled.