Psychologist

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Whitby; Vor Ort; GBP 48.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lakeridge Health is seeking a Psychologist to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The role includes ongoing family and parental therapy, collaboration with community partners, and the delivery of evidence-based care in a hospital outpatient setting. Strong diagnostic and psychotherapy skills, team support, and knowledge of Ontario’s Mental Health Act are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology with competency in Clinical Psychology with adolescents, adults and families.
• Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Experience in outpatient setting within a brief acute care model preferably with a hospital setting.
• Substantial training and experience in eating disorders with both adolescent and adult populations.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic/formulation skills, individual and group psychotherapy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Proven communication, interpersonal and organizational skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team, and to work effectively with community partners; strong consultation skills necessary.
• Demonstrated research and program evaluation skills.
• Committed to client-focused philosophy.
• Able to project a progressive, positive, professional image throughout the program, hospital and community.
• Proven working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario.

Aufgaben

• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment to children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related mental health difficulties in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide ongoing psychological treatment to families and parents of children/adolescents and adults referred to the program.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and community partners to deliver evidence-based care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ausbildung

Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology with competency in Clinical Psychology with adolescents, adults and families

Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario

Experience in outpatient setting within a brief acute care model hospital setting

Eating disorders expertise (adolescent and adult)

Strong clinical and diagnostic/formulation skills

Individual and group psychotherapy skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Communication, interpersonal and organizational skills (verbal & written)

Ability to work independently and with community partners; consultation skills

Research and program evaluation skills

Commitment to client-focused philosophy

Understanding of Mental Health Act of Ontario

Jobbeschreibung

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Psychologist provides psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment to children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related mental health difficulties in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Psychologist provides ongoing psychological treatment to families and parents of children/adolescents and adults referred to the program. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist provides evidence based care to clients while working collaboratively with team members and community partners. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology with competency in Clinical Psychology with adolescents, adults and families;
• Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario;
• Experience and training appropriate to an outpatient setting within a brief acute care model preferably with a hospital setting;
• Substantial training and experience in the area of eating disorders with both adolescent and adult populations;
• Strong clinical and diagnostic/formulation skills, individual and group psychotherapy skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team;
• Proven communication, interpersonal and organizational skills both verbal and written;
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team, and to work effectively with community partners; strong consultation skills necessary;
• Demonstrated research and program evaluation skills;
• Committed to client-focused philosophy;
• Able to project a progressive, positive, professional image throughout the program, hospital and community;
• Proven working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.