School Psychologist - Sunny Hill Health Centre
https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/vancouver/school-psychologist-sunny-hill-health-centre/909/4385026528
Are you passionate about helping our province’s children and youth to live healthier lives? Do you have experience conducting psycho-educational assessment in children with complex profiles?
Sunny Hill Health Center – located in our new state-of-the-art centre located on campus at BC Children’s Hospital in beautiful Vancouver, BC – is seeking a PHD level School Psychologist to provide individualized, comprehensive assessments to assigned child and youth patients through our Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC) program. CDBC delivers inter-disciplinary, diagnostic assessment services for children and youth aged 18 months to 19 years experiencing significant functional difficulties including intellectual disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, our goal is to ensure a welcoming and supportive environment with continued education and development – and offer the opportunity for you to work from home to complete reporting. Previous experience working with families from a range of diverse populations is highly desirable.
What you’ll do
Provide developmental and psycho-educational diagnostic psychology assessment services for specified programs and or patient groups, in consultation with the Program Manager and Head of Psychology as required.
Coordinate and deliver a full range of developmental and psycho-educational diagnostic assessments such as cognitive, educational, and social/emotional evaluations. Document assessments and outcomes and advise members of the treatment team of diagnostic outcomes.
Function as a primary contact for the interprofessional diagnostic teams or individual serving our identified patient groups. Provide consultation and information to community partners, public, community and professional groups as requested by the Program Manager.
Provide information and advice to colleagues, physicians and hospital personnel regarding the diagnostic assessment, outcomes, recommendations and patient care issues.
Participate in in-service education for program, department and hospital staff.
Supervise and provide evaluations for School Psychology learners and students.
What you bring
Current registration by the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, or registration within one (1) year of employment.
Training at the doctoral level in School psychology or Educational Psychology with related experience in specified program area, including one (1) year of recent related experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
Recent related experience in child developmental/school and/or health care environment.
Psychologist, COMPASS Program - BC Children’s Hospital
https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/vancouver/psychologist-compass-program-bc-children-s-hospital/909/36512164592
Compass is a province-wide service that supports evidence based care to all BC children and youth (0-25) living with mental health and substance use concerns. This is done by supporting community care providers with the information, advice and resources they need to deliver appropriate and timely care to children and youth close to home. Key attributes of Compass team members include flexibility, adaptability and a "lean-in" attitude. In this role, attention to detail, self-direction, problem solving, and initiative are essential.
What you’ll do
Plan and organize the provision of services for specified programs or patient group(s), in consultation with the Head of Psychology or designate and in collaboration with the Clinic/Program Manager/Director (if applicable).
Participate in activities related to coordinating the inter-disciplinary team as required for the clinic/program service delivery.
Coordinate and deliver a comprehensive range of psychodiagnostic assessments and treatment services such as cognitive, educational and social/emotional evaluations and psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual or group therapy, behaviour management, play psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, parent groups.
Document assessments, treatment plans and outcomes and advises other members of the treatment team.
Function as a primary Psychology contact for treatment teams, individuals or persons serving identified patient groups.
Make recommendations for program planning and/or evaluation and the revision of criteria and procedures for referrals, needs assessment and case documentation.
Promote the services of the department to the public, community and Professionals’ groups as requested by the Head of Psychology or designate and in collaboration with the Clinic/Program Manager/Director (if applicable).
Provide information and advice to colleagues, physicians and hospital personnel regarding psychological assessment, treatment modalities and patient care issues.
What you bring
Current registration by the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, or eligibility for registration.
Training at the doctoral level in child clinical and/or developmental psychology, pediatric neuropsychology, or a closely related area.
Recent related experience in women’s and/or children, adolescent, psychodiagnostic, clinical and/or health care environment.
Psychologist
The successful candidate will bring previous medical psychology experience to support the multidisciplinary team in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at BC Children’s Hospital, with a focus on staff support to combat moral distress and burnout. The PICU team cares for a variety of critically ill patients and their families ranging from 0-17 years. This position includes one day per week of protected academic time to lead program development, evaluation, and research, including a newly funded pet therapy project.
• Schedule is 0800 – 1600 M-F, schedule is flexible
• Interviews will be held in early September
Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Head of Psychology and Program Director, when applicable, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards of practice and guidelines, the Psychologist provides psychological services to assigned patients/clients with a variety of medical, developmental, behavioural, psychiatric and other problems. Contributes to departmental and organizational mandates and goals related to C&W’s role as an academic health centre.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Current registration by the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, or eligibility for registration.
• Training at the doctoral level in child clinical and/or developmental psychology, pediatric neuropsychology, or a closely related area.
• Recent related experience in women’s and/or children, adolescent, psychodiagnostic, clinical and/or health care environment.
Psychologist B, Red Fish Healing Centre, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services – Coquitlam, BC
https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/coquitlam/psychologist-b-red-fish-healing-centre-bc-mental-health-and-substance-use-services-coquitlam-bc/909/60726721216
What you’ll do
Completes psychological assessments of clients, utilizing standardized and evidence- based interview and assessment procedures, including cognitive, social/emotional/personality, and behavioural assessments. Within a bio/psycho/social treatment model and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, incorporates psychological assessment results with the broader treatment plan.
Provides psychological treatment and facilitates the education of referred clients by developing a treatment plan incorporating evidence based therapies and including the integration of cognitive behaviour therapy, supportive psychotherapy and individual short-term therapy/counseling interventions to clients and group therapy to enhance mental, physical, emotional and interpersonal functions.
Assesses client’s progress, providing support to client, family members/care givers and facilitating the process of cognitive, emotional and behavioural changes according to the plan of treatment. Designs, implements, monitors and evaluates cognitive and/or behaviour therapy programs and assist clients to mitigate dysfunctional behavior, with more constructive/adaptive coping strategies, for referred clients as required. Organizes and leads group behaviour rehearsal/psychotherapy sessions.
Promotes the development of psychological services within the hospital/program by performing duties such as planning, organizing, providing and participating in inter-disciplinary and intra-disciplinary professional development programs.
Provides formal and informal consultation to interdisciplinary team members, staff/community psychologists, other health care facilities and students by reviewing client/family needs or a specific client’s progress, problem solving and providing guidance/knowledge in the management of a client or client group and information regarding the appropriate usage of psychology assessment and testing tools to facilitate a conducive learning environment and ongoing staff development.
What you bring
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a recognized university.
Two (2) years recent related experience in therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation services in the designated scope of practice areas of mental health & addiction services such as experience working with individuals with mental health issues, substance misuse, anxiety and mood disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.
Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
Knowledge of psychological assessment, including semi-structured diagnostic assessment.
Forensic Psychologist
What you’ll do
Complete comprehensive psychological assessments, including the assessment of risk to re-offend upon referral by reviewing legal orders to ascertain the stage of proceedings and the nature of the assessment requested. Consult with the interdisciplinary team, which may include the assigned psychiatrist, case manager, nurse, psychiatric social worker, and psychologist assistant as necessary to determine the nature of the assessment. Review police reports and previous psychological, nursing, psychiatric, and social assessments. Determine the appropriate battery of psychological testing to be administered to the offender. Arrange and conduct psychological interviews with various individuals and other relevant collaterals. Advise the accused person regarding issues of consent and confidentiality/non-confidentiality. Supervise and/or administer psychological testing and interpret the results.
Prepare comprehensive written psychological reports that include descriptions and interpretations of psychological testing and formulation of a psychological profile with recommendations for treatment and management of risk-related behaviors. Psychological Reports must be prepared at a standard for submission to the Courts or the BC Review Board.
Participate in treatment planning conferences relating to persons who have been referred for assessment by providing input from a forensic psychology perspective on a variety of issues related to the patient.
Provide testimony as an expert forensic psychology witness in the Courts or BC Review Board hearings in support of psychological assessments by researching, studying, and understanding complex legal and clinical issues related to relationships between psychological factors and criminal behaviors. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of forensic psychology issues and expertise in risk assessment and risk management tools and the relationship to criminal behavior. Establish through education, experience, and reputation recognition by the courts as an expert witness in forensic psychology. Be able to withstand intensive and extensive cross-examination intended to diminish status as an expert witness or destroy credibility or accuracy of facts, testing formulations, conclusions, and recommendations contained in written reports.
Participate in research in relevant areas of forensic psychology by assisting in the development of design and outcome studies. Assist in data collection and analysis. Work with institutions of higher learning in major research undertakings. Prepare research papers for publication and presentation at relevant psychiatric and psychological conferences. Maintain an up-to-date review of relevant research in issues of forensic psychology.
Provide direction to psychological assistants and supervise residents and trainees in clinical psychology by apprising assistants and trainees of complex legal issues inherent in forensic psychology. Assign cases and determine appropriate psychological testing to be applied. Monitor accuracy and quality of testing processes and interpretation of results. Participate in evaluation of work performance and identify areas of weakness and strength. Ensure opportunities for training and hands-on experience. Liaise with training supervisors at institutions of learning.
What you bring
Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD. or PsyD) in Clinical Forensic Psychology or Clinical Psychology with experience in a forensic and/or tertiary-level mental health context.
One (1) year direct clinical experience performing diagnostic assessment and treatment of adults in a forensic or tertiary-level mental health setting including risk assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy or other relevant assessment and treatment modalities.
Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, or secured within 18 months of hire.
Forensic Psychologist
What you’ll do
Complete comprehensive psychological assessments, including the assessment of risk to re-offend upon referral by reviewing legal orders to ascertain the stage of proceedings and the nature of the assessment requested. Consult with the interdisciplinary team, which may include the assigned psychiatrist, case manager, nurse, psychiatric social worker, and psychologist assistant as necessary to determine the nature of the assessment. Review police reports and previous psychological, nursing, psychiatric, and social assessments. Determine the appropriate battery of psychological testing to be administered to the offender. Arrange and conduct psychological interviews with various individuals and other relevant collaterals. Advise the accused person regarding issues of consent and confidentiality/non-confidentiality. Supervise and/or administer psychological testing and interpret the results.
Prepare comprehensive written psychological reports that include descriptions and interpretations of psychological testing and formulation of a psychological profile with recommendations for treatment and management of risk-related behaviors. Psychological Reports must be prepared at a standard for submission to the Courts or the BC Review Board.
Participate in treatment planning conferences relating to persons who have been referred for assessment by providing input from a forensic psychology perspective on a variety of issues related to the patient.
Provide testimony as an expert forensic psychology witness in the Courts or BC Review Board hearings in support of psychological assessments by researching, studying, and understanding complex legal and clinical issues related to relationships between psychological factors and criminal behaviors. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of forensic psychology issues and expertise in risk assessment and risk management tools and the relationship to criminal behavior. Establish through education, experience, and reputation recognition by the courts as an expert witness in forensic psychology. Be able to withstand intensive and extensive cross-examination intended to diminish status as an expert witness or destroy credibility or accuracy of facts, testing formulations, conclusions, and recommendations contained in written reports.
Participate in research in relevant areas of forensic psychology by assisting in the development of design and outcome studies. Assist in data collection and analysis. Work with institutions of higher learning in major research undertakings. Prepare research papers for publication and presentation at relevant psychiatric and psychological conferences. Maintain an up-to-date review of relevant research in issues of forensic psychology.
Provide direction to psychological assistants and supervise residents and trainees in clinical psychology by apprising assistants and trainees of complex legal issues inherent in forensic psychology. Assign cases and determine appropriate psychological testing to be applied. Monitor accuracy and quality of testing processes and interpretation of results. Participate in evaluation of work performance and identify areas of weakness and strength. Ensure opportunities for training and hands-on experience. Liaise with training supervisors at institutions of learning.
What you bring
Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD. or PsyD) in Clinical Forensic Psychology or Clinical Psychology with experience in a forensic and/or tertiary-level mental health context.
One (1) year direct clinical experience performing diagnostic assessment and treatment of adults in a forensic or tertiary-level mental health setting including risk assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy or other relevant assessment and treatment modalities.
Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, or secured within 18 months of hire.
Forensic Psychologist
https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/coquitlam/forensic-psychologist-minimum-and-medium-security-units-bc-mental-health-and-substance-use-services/909/63194578768
What you’ll do
Complete comprehensive psychological assessments, including the assessment of risk to re-offend upon referral by reviewing legal orders to ascertain the stage of proceedings and the nature of the assessment requested. Consult with the interdisciplinary team, which may include the assigned psychiatrist, case manager, nurse, psychiatric social worker, and psychologist assistant as necessary to determine the nature of the assessment. Review police reports and previous psychological, nursing, psychiatric, and social assessments. Determine the appropriate battery of psychological testing to be administered to the offender. Arrange and conduct psychological interviews with various individuals and other relevant collaterals. Advise the accused person regarding issues of consent and confidentiality/non-confidentiality. Supervise and/or administer psychological testing and interpret the results.
Prepare comprehensive written psychological reports that include descriptions and interpretations of psychological testing and formulation of a psychological profile with recommendations for treatment and management of risk-related behaviors. Psychological Reports must be prepared at a standard for submission to the Courts or the BC Review Board.
Participate in treatment planning conferences relating to persons who have been referred for assessment by providing input from a forensic psychology perspective on a variety of issues related to the patient.
Provide testimony as an expert forensic psychology witness in the Courts or BC Review Board hearings in support of psychological assessments by researching, studying, and understanding complex legal and clinical issues related to relationships between psychological factors and criminal behaviors. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of forensic psychology issues and expertise in risk assessment and risk management tools and the relationship to criminal behavior. Establish through education, experience, and reputation recognition by the courts as an expert witness in forensic psychology. Be able to withstand intensive and extensive cross-examination intended to diminish status as an expert witness or destroy credibility or accuracy of facts, testing formulations, conclusions, and recommendations contained in written reports.
Participate in research in relevant areas of forensic psychology by assisting in the development of design and outcome studies. Assist in data collection and analysis. Work with institutions of higher learning in major research undertakings. Prepare research papers for publication and presentation at relevant psychiatric and psychological conferences. Maintain an up-to-date review of relevant research in issues of forensic psychology.
Provide direction to psychological assistants and supervise residents and trainees in clinical psychology by apprising assistants and trainees of complex legal issues inherent in forensic psychology. Assign cases and determine appropriate psychological testing to be applied. Monitor accuracy and quality of testing processes and interpretation of results. Participate in evaluation of work performance and identify areas of weakness and strength. Ensure opportunities for training and hands-on experience. Liaise with training supervisors at institutions of learning.
What you bring
Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD. or PsyD) in Clinical Forensic Psychology or Clinical Psychology with experience in a forensic and/or tertiary-level mental health context.
One (1) year direct clinical experience performing diagnostic assessment and treatment of adults in a forensic or tertiary-level mental health setting including risk assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy or other relevant assessment and treatment modalities.
Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, or secured within 18 months of hire.
Lead, Psychology Professional Practice, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/coquitlam/lead-psychology-professional-practice-forensic-psychiatric-hospital-bc-mental-health-and-substance-/909/61906921152
What you’ll do
Provide, clinical and professional practice leadership to the department of psychology and participate in the planning and coordination of psychology services across the BCMHSUS Complex Mental Health and Substance Use (CMHSU) portfolio including the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Regional Forensic Clinics, Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addictions, and Heartwood Centre for Women. Lead, direct, and ensure standardization of evidence based practice in psychology services through collaboration and coordination with psychologists; department, program, and professional practice leads; multi-disciplinary teams and clinical unit staff, medical staff, Learning & Development personnel, and others as appropriate.
Provide supervision to staff members, facilitate workplace solutions, and develop processes for quality assurance and adherence to professional and organizational standards. Identify departmental needs and contribute to the development of operating and capital proposals including making recommendations to the Director regarding a variety of issues such as workload, staff resources, minor and capital equipment purchases, and workspace allocations.
Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of job descriptions for the Psychology service. Participate in staff selection, orientation, and on-boarding and collaborates with the Director on initiatives related to engagement, practice enhancement and performance appraisal. Clarify and support performance expectations with staff members while referring actions and documentation that may require formal disciplinary action to the Director.
Ensure registration, professional standards, practice guidelines, and code of ethics requirements are understood, monitored, and maintained by methods such as collaborating with others and developing policies and procedures. Develop, implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to ensure professional standards and performance are maintained and advanced for the discipline of psychology. Maintain a system of policy development to ensure policies are consistent with the professional practice guidelines and corporate policy. Maintain an awareness of legislation governing clinical practice and support the department in meeting the associated requirements.
Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in the development of education, research, and special projects aimed toward the advancement of expertise in psychological practice and support of the overall delivery of evidence based and trauma informed care across CMHSU programs. Work in collaboration with the Director, Psychology; Learning & Development, program and professional practice leadership, clinical service area staff, community partners, and others in the development of educational strategies based on organizational priorities.
What you bring
Qualifications:
Graduate of a Doctoral level program in Psychology.
Six (6) years recent related clinical experience including two (2) years’ experience in a leadership capacity in clinical psychology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.
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