Psychologist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Ottawa seeks a professional with a doctorate in clinical psychology to provide psychological assessment and treatment for youth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, and be authorized to practice with adolescents. Responsibilities include program development and teaching psychology students. Bilingual skills are an asset.

Qualifications

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory.
• Declared competency in Clinical Psychology, authorized to practice with adolescents.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; bilingual skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment to youth with mental health disorders.
• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Lead program development and evaluation for the Youth Mental Health program.

Skills

Evidence-based psychological assessment

Leadership

Communication skills

Experience with youth

Therapeutic orientation (CBT, DBT)

Education

Doctorate from a CPA/APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program

Job description

Duties:

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment (individual and group) to youth with mental health disorders.
• Deliver goal-oriented and time-limited therapies, including CBT treatment protocols.
• Function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies and service providers.
• Lead the program development and evaluation for the Youth Mental Health program in alignment with The Royal's strategic plan.
• Demonstrate leadership in developing an independent program of clinically-oriented research, including successful applications for peer-reviewed grants, aligned with Royal's strategic goals and program objectives.
• Participate in academic activities, including teaching and supervising psychology residents, practicum students, non-registered psychology staff, medical interns, and residents; provide professional consultation to staff from other health disciplines.
• Engage in program, team, and discipline-specific activities.
• Maintain professional integrity by adhering to college and hospital guidelines, including the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, College of Psychologists of Ontario, and Behavior Analysts of Ontario standards, as well as Royal policies on documentation and workload.
• Work in compliance with staff and patient safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to creating a work environment aligned with The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate from a CPA/APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Program.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory.
• Declared competency in Clinical Psychology, authorized to practice with adolescents.
• Primary therapeutic orientation supported by evidence (e.g., CBT, DBT, IPT, EFT, MI).
• Experience in program development and evaluation.
• Knowledge of outcome evaluation and measurement-based care principles.
• Experience in individual and group treatments with youth.
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and teamwork.
• Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support academic and clinical roles.
• Proficiency in English (oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing) is mandatory; bilingual (French/English) skills are an asset.