Psychologist, Road to Recovery Aftercare

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Meaningful impact

Health benefits & pension

Job summary

Providence Health Care in Vancouver is seeking a part-time Psychologist (0.6 FTE) to join the Aftercare team. You will perform ongoing psychological assessments and counselling for clients transitioning from treatment to community living, in a wraparound, recovery-oriented model.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, contribute to group programming, and help expand psychological services while advancing evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Current provisional or regular license as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
• One year’s recent related experience with patient/client population or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration as a Psychologist with the CHCPBC or eligible to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing psychological assessment and counselling: complete assessments, develop individualized treatment approaches, and provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy to support clients transitioning from treatment into community living.
• Support recovery in the community: help clients strengthen coping strategies, mental health, relationships and other factors supporting sustained recovery.
• Coordinate care across the continuum: collaborate with the Aftercare team and other health/community partners, participate in case planning and interdisciplinary meetings, ensure continuity of care during changing needs.
• Help grow psychological services: contribute to development of Aftercare through group programming, program planning/evaluation, education, research, and improvements to care and service delivery.

Skills

Psychology assessment

Group psychotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with clients/families

Supervision

Team leadership

Education

CHCPBC Psychologist license

One year of related experience

Registration eligible within 12 months

Job description

Recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. Come be part of a team helping people build what comes next.

Road to Recovery is now hiring a temporary part-time 0.6 FTE Psychologist to join their Aftercare team. Working with clients who have completed treatment and are transitioning back into community, you’ll provide ongoing psychological assessment and counselling as part of a wraparound, recovery-oriented model that recognizes that recovery is rarely linear. You’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary team to help clients navigate the challenges that can come after treatment, strengthen the skills and supports that sustain recovery, and reconnect with care when setbacks or changing needs arise. This is an opportunity to build on a strong foundation created by the team's incumbent Psychologist while continuing to grow the psychological services offered through Aftercare, including individual and group programming.

This position is currently scheduled to end January 31st 2028, or the return of incumbent

What is R2R?

The R2R initiative strives to better address treatment of substance use issues by providing the right support to each client at the right time. People who use substances deserve the same access to evidence-based care as anyone else, free from stigma. As with all of our services at PHC, R2R delivers care in a way that strives to be person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe. Launched in 2023, the R2R supports clients at every phase of their wellness and recovery journey by coordinating seamless care, even if there are setbacks or relapses along the way.

The R2R continuum of services in operation today includes 25 detox beds located at St. Paul's Hospital, 20 transitional care beds for clients awaiting space in a treatment program or long-term housing, and the Aftercare Team, which launched in Fall 2024, providing outreach aftercare in the community. The initiative is rolling out in steps, with additional treatment services to come soon, including a ~50 bed off-site treatment center.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide ongoing psychological assessment and counselling: Complete psychological assessments, develop individualized treatment approaches, and provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy to support clients as they transition from treatment into community living.
• Support recovery in the community: Work with clients on the challenges that emerge post-treatment, helping strengthen coping strategies, mental health, relationships and other factors that support sustained recovery and wellbeing.
• Coordinate care across the continuum: Collaborate with the Aftercare team and other health and community partners, participate in case planning and interdisciplinary meetings, and support continuity of care as clients navigate changing needs, including setbacks or relapse.
• Help grow psychological services: Contribute to the ongoing development of Aftercare through group programming, program planning and evaluation, education, research, and improvements to psychological care and service delivery.

What You Bring

Education, Training and Experience

• Current provisional or regular license as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
• One year’s recent related experience with patient/client population or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) or eligible to obtain registration within twelve (12) months of employment.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation techniques.
• Knowledge of psychology assessment and treatment methods and tools.
• Knowledge of evidence based psychological practice.
• Ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
• Ability to communicate with and deal effectively with co-workers, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to teach and provide clinical supervision.
• Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment including personal computer and related word processing, digital medical chart software, telehealth and spreadsheet software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $56.02 - $69.98 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Meaningful impact: You will have the opportunity to work for an organization that is deeply committed to safeguarding of our surrounding environment by contributing to high quality care while promoting sustainable practices in your everyday work.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.