Psychologist

Lifemark Health Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Collaborate with skilled psychologists

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Lifemark Meadowlark Centre in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Registered Psychologist to join the Chronic Pain Program. This on-site role offers permanent full-time employment with potential part-time options, competitive salary and benefits within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, physiotherapists, and other professionals.

Responsibilities include providing evidence-based assessments and treatments for adults, collaborating with third-party payers, and delivering telehealth when

Qualifications

• Experience with chronic pain management and trauma required.
• Formal training in diagnostic/formal assessments (MMPI-3, PAI) is an asset.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and with third-party payers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessments and treatments for adults within the Chronic Pain Program.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop integrated care plans.
• Utilize telehealth/virtual care methods when appropriate and communicate via required clinical documentation.

Skills

Chronic pain management

Trauma-focused therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Telehealth

Education

Ph.D./Master’s in Psychology

Tools

MMPI-3

PAI

Job description

Registered Psychologist - Lifemark Health Group, Provincial Mental Health Programs & Services

• Location: On-site at Lifemark Meadowlark Centre located at #154 Meadowlark Health Centre (corner of 87 Ave and 156 St NW) in Edmonton AB
• Status: Permanent Full Time, with Part Time option possible
• Pay: Salary and generous benefits for permanent full-time employees

Lifemark Meadowlark Centre is conveniently located in the Meadowlark medical mall in Edmonton’s west end. Free parking is available.

Lifemark Meadowlark Centre is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychologist to join our interdisciplinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a government-funded Chronic Pain Program, designed to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for individuals living with complex and persistent pain conditions.

Our program brings together a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, with a staff of over 50 skilled clinicians (psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, kinesiologists, physicians and nurses) to deliver integrated treatment plans that address the biological, psychological, and social aspects of chronic pain. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patients as they work toward improved functioning, resilience, and quality of life.

Benefits Of Employment

• Wages that are competitive with industry standards
• Ability to regularly collaborate with a team of skilled psychologists
• Working within a multidisciplinary team treating complex cases
• Using evidence-based methods to meet clear treatment objectives (e.g., increasing ADLs, work reintegration, decreasing symptom burden, increasing functional abilities etc.)
• Utilizing feedback-informed treatment
• Gaining experience collaborating with key community stakeholders
• Working with a diverse caseload
• Ability to access a generous financial allotment for training and continuing education
• Access to EAP, health and dental benefits for individuals and families (for full time employees)

Education and licensure

• Required: Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited university
• Current registration in good standing with the provincial College of Alberta Psychologists – competency with adult populations; clinical/counselling (asset: trauma, counselling psychology, health/rehabilitation psychology)
• Individual professional liability insurance required at time of employment

Applied Experience

• Experience with chronic pain management and trauma required
• Experience with evidence-based trauma-focused therapy is required (i.e., CBT, DBT, ACT, PE, CPT, EMDR)
• Formal training in diagnostic/formal assessments (MMPI-3, PAI) is an asset
• Conducting psychological assessments with adults for treatment planning purposes
• Providing various evidence-based treatments grounded in cognitive-behavioral approaches
• Working in interdisciplinary teams and with third party payers is considered an asset
• Utilizing telehealth/virtual care methods is considered an asset

Additional Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Efficient with required clinical documentation
• Able to manage a diverse caseload within dynamic work setting
• Demonstrated work ethics, integrity, reliability, maturity, and flexibility
• Preferred (not required): Bilingual - French English

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca