Psychologist, Eating Disorders Program, Mental Health â Permanent Full-Time (0.8) / Psychologue[...]

Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's health facility in Ottawa is seeking a Psychologist to join its Eating Disorders Program. This role involves providing psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for children and youth with severe eating disorders. Candidates must have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and be registered in Ontario. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This position demands strong teamwork and interpersonal skills in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing and treating children with severe eating disorders.
• Ability to conduct psychodiagnostic assessments.
• Strong ability to work in a high-paced interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychodiagnostic and psychological assessments.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds and case planning.
• Engages in training and education of Psychology residents.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Psychological assessments

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Registration as a Psychologist in Ontario

Job description

Compensation Pay Range :

64.33-$79.56

Overview

Job Description for a Psychologist in the CHEO Eating Disorders Program. The Psychologist will be part of an interdisciplinary team offering services to children and youth who have severe eating disorders. The Eating Disorders program includes an inpatient unit, a new partial hospitalization program, a day treatment program and outpatient services.

Job Description

• Provides psychodiagnostic and psychological assessments
• Provides therapeutic interventions to individuals, families and groups using empirically-supported modalities including Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
• Provides consultation / liaison with the multidisciplinary pediatric health-care environment and community professionals
• Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds and case planning
• Participates in and supports program outcome monitoring and clinical research activities
• Engages in training and education of Psychology residents and practicum students within the discipline of Psychology
• Maintains current knowledge in evidence-based practices through literature reviews, consulting with clinical and community experts in the field, evaluating clinical practices and participating in professional development activities in order to improve quality of care
• Performs administrative tasks such as maintaining clinical documentation, reports and progress notes, workload statistics and updating health records in accordance with established standards
• Participates in committees within the discipline of Psychology
• Carries other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from a CPA and / or APA accredited university program (Essential)
• Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario or eligibility for registration (Essential)
• Designated area of practice in Clinical Psychology with Children and Adolescents (Essential)
• Experience assessing and treating children and youth presenting with severe eating disorders (Preferred)
• Experience with the assessment and treatment of children and youth presenting with severe mental health difficulties (Essential)
• Experience with group and family therapy (Essential)
• Ability to work in a high paced interdisciplinary team (Essential)
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals (Essential)
• Bilingual Fluency in both French and English (Preferred)
• Note about representation by OPSEU and location in Ottawa; pre-screening may include testing

Effective March 29 2021 CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

La validation du bilinguisme (français-anglais) se fera au moyen d’une évaluation des compétences linguistiques menée par un fournisseur externe. Les candidats devront satisfaire au profil linguistique minimum de leur poste avant la date d’embauche.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. All applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

We thank all those who apply; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.