Recruiting and retaining Psychologists in the public health system is increasingly challenging amid rising demand across Canada for publicly accessible psychological services and a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Psychologists in hospitals and health centres deliver specialist-level care, including assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based targeted treatment for patients of all ages with acute, chronic, and complex medical, developmental, and mental health needs (Hudd et al., 2024). This scope of practice requires extensive breadth and depth of education and training (Mothersill et al., in press). The invited panelists will highlight the expertise essential for psychologist practice in these settings, and illustrate the critical role Psychologists play in interprofessional, team-based care, emphasizing assessment and diagnosis. Drawing on decades of experience within the public health system, the panelists will speak to the nuances of clinical formulation and ethical practice in complex, multidisciplinary contexts, exemplified in their practice areas that span inpatient mental health, health and rehabilitation psychology, and pediatric neurodevelopmental services.
Dr. Greenham brings over 26 years of experience providing hospital-based psychological services, including assessment, formulation, diagnosis, consultation, program development and evaluation, research, and supervision of clinical and research students. Her clinical work has been with children and youth requiring intensive mental health services in both day treatment and acute inpatient settings. She is currently the Professional Practice Leader for Psychology at CHEO, is a Past Chair of the CPA Section on Psychologists in Hospitals and Health Centres, and is currently an ex-officio member of the PHHC Section Executive.
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