Psychologist - CMH-Eating Disorder, FT (J0226-0690)

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North York General Hospital in Toronto seeks a psychologist to lead and support evidence-based care for eating disorders in children and youth. You will conduct assessments, provide individual/family/group therapy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic hospital setting.

This full-time permanent role emphasizes teaching, learning and research, and requires active involvement in program development within the Phillips House Child Mental Health department.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology; eligible for College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Experience with eating disorder treatments.
• Experience working with children, youth and families.
• Bilingual French/English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient therapy in individual and group settings (FBT, DBT, CBT-E, CBT for ARFID).
• Provide consultation to medical and mental health staff.
• Lead in developing policies and procedures for the Eating Disorders Program.
• Lead development and implementation of new therapeutic programs as clinically needed.
• Lead policy development regarding patient care and professional practice.
• Initiate and participate in research, program evaluation and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Outpatient therapy

Family Based Treatment

DBT

CBT-E

CBT for ARFID

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Company Bio

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

Company Bio

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services. What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community. North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary

Psychologist, Eating Disorder Your goal in this position is to provide clinical leadership and support in the implementation of evidence based best practices in the treatment of eating disorders in Children and Youth. You may also conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, and provide individual, family and group therapy to children, and youth (and their families) with Eating Disorders. The psychologist is expected to be an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing family centred care. As well, the psychologist is expected to provide a range of clinical services in collaboration with individuals, families, community agencies, and other professionals. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Use multi-modal approach to provide outpatient therapy in individual and group settings. Treatments include Family Based Treatment (FBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) and CBT for ARFID.
• Provide consultation to medical and mental health staff
• Lead in the development of policies and procedures relevant to the Eating Disorders Program.
• Lead in the development, planning and implementation of new therapeutic programs based on clinical needs
• Lead in developing and implementing policies regarding patient care and professional practice
• Initiate and participate in research, program evaluation and quality assurance activities
• Access new developments within the profession and arranges appropriate rounds, education sessions with team members
• Participate in training and supervision of staff and students as designated
• Provide education to the hospital staff

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology
• Registered member in good standing or eligible for registration, in the area of clinical psychology, with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Experienced in various modes of individual and family therapy for children, youth, and families experiencing social, emotional, and behavioural problems
• Experience with Eating Disorder treatment modalities.
• Related clinical experience in children’s mental health agency or hospital setting
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full-Time Permanent position with 8 hour shifts, Days shifts in Child Mental Health department , eating Disorders at Phillips House (10 Buchan Court). We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca #INDHP

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.