Psychologist (RPT 0.2 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Mental Health Centre is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for its Community Mental Health Program. The role involves conducting assessments, providing therapies, and working collaboratively with various stakeholders. Candidates must have a doctoral degree and experience in clinical psychology, with a focus on recovery-oriented practices and community integration.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology required, with registration or eligibility for registration.
• Five years of post-PhD clinical mental health experience is an asset.
• Experience with dual diagnoses and virtual platforms is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cognitive and adaptive functioning assessments for eligibility for services.
• Provide goal-oriented therapies and supervise pre-doctoral residents and students.
• Liaise with community agencies and maintain ethical guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Assessment

Therapeutic techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate from a CPA/APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program

CPA/APA-accredited internship/residency

Job description

The Community Mental Health Program (CMHP) comprises 10 teams across 6 sites throughout the Ontario Health East Region. CMHP offers a range of service models, from intensive to outreach, serving as a link between hospital services and community agencies for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including those with dual diagnoses living in the community. CMHP emphasizes Recovery-Focused support to enhance meaningful community integration and promote an engaged, fulfilling life.

Duties:

• Conduct cognitive and adaptive functioning assessments to determine eligibility for Dual Diagnosis Services.
• Provide goal-oriented and time-limited therapies.
• Work effectively as part of an interprofessional team.
• Liaise and consult with community agencies and service providers.
• Administer and interpret standardized psychological assessments.
• Participate in academic activities, including supervising pre-doctoral residents, practicum students, and non-registered staff; supervise psychologists in supervised practice; teach interns and residents; and collaborate with other health disciplines.
• Contribute to hospital psychology and quality improvement initiatives, as approved by management.
• Attend discipline meetings and participate in related activities.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required.
• Provide education to stakeholders.
• Coordinate care among internal and external service providers.
• Write comprehensive discharge reports with follow-up recommendations.
• Utilize tele-mental health and other distance technologies to deliver services in remote communities.
• Build effective collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Adhere to professional and ethical guidelines, including the Canadian Code of Ethics and College of Psychologists standards.
• Work in compliance with safety policies and promote an environment free of racism, harassment, and discrimination.
• Support dedicated time for research, program evaluation, quality improvement, program development, consultation, and training, aligned with scope of practice and operational feasibility.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate from a CPA/APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario; autonomous practice preferred, supervised practice considered. Mandatory practice in Clinical Psychology with adult clients.
• CPA/APA-accredited internship/residency or equivalent in clinical psychology.
• Five years of post-PhD clinical mental health experience is an asset.
• Experience in program development and evaluation is an asset.
• Experience working with individuals with dual diagnoses is an asset.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture and experience working with Indigenous populations is an asset.
• Evidence-based therapeutic orientation (e.g., CBT, DBT, IPT, EFT, MI).
• Experience with behavioral therapy and training.
• Clinical experience in diagnosing and treating intellectual disabilities, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use disorders using evidence-based approaches.
• Experience working within an interprofessional service delivery model is mandatory.
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, best practices, and teamwork.
• Experience providing clinical services via virtual platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency in English (A-level in all skills); bilingual (French/English) is an asset.