Psychologist

Job Number : J0722-1122

J0722-1122

Job Title : Psychologist

Psychologist

Job Type : Perm F / T

Perm F / T

City, Province, Country :

Victora, British Columbia, Canada

Job Category : Professional

Professional

Open Positions :

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Position Summary

We have a rewarding career opportunity for a Psychologist to join our team at Ravensview, part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addictions treatment in Canada.

If you are not looking for a full-time role, we're also open to part-time.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive total rewards package
• Free staff parking
• Onsite dining room with gourmet meals prepared by our Red-Seal Chef
• Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid and the opportunity to apply and develop your knowledge of mental health and addictions care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series
• Access to professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean Park

Homewood Ravensview is a private 75-bed mental health, trauma and addiction facility offering evidence-based, medically-led, inpatient services for first responders, military, veterans, executives & professionals, adults, and young adults.

Located in North Saanich on 28 acres of forested hillside, Homewood Ravensview offers clients a comfortable and safe environment featuring serene ocean views from spacious rooms, welcoming common areas and a world-class team of physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors and 24-hour nursing professionals.

In your role of Psychologist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

What you'll be doing

• Clinical assessments including a working diagnosis and treatment plan
• Integration of psychosocial assessment into the team's treatment planning
• Conduct group counselling sessions (multiple times per week)
• Provide individual counselling in support of client's specific treatment needs and goals
• Develop and present psycho-educational sessions to clients
• Contribute clinical leadership support to community meetings
• Participate in clinical interventions and family meetings
• Work collaboratively, as an active interdisciplinary team member, with our Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Physicians, Social Workers, Clinical Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists and Nurses to prepare assessments, client reviews, treatment plans, therapeutic interventions and discharge plans
• Provide verbal and written documentation, within consent parameters, related to assessment and client progress, as per program policies and professional standards
• Utilize the client informed consent processes, ensuring continuity of care is maintained through the transfer of information including outreach to the client, family members, physician, team members, other service providers and the client personal support network.

What we're looking for

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited graduate program
• Registered with the College of Psychologists of BC
• 2+ years' experience assessing and treating individuals with mood / anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, process addiction and concurrent disorders will consider supervised practice for the right candidate
• Strong understanding of symptom clusters, diagnosis of PTSD and other disorders
• Demonstrated skills and experience in treatment, assessment and research
• Strong report writing skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of emotional regulation, grounding skills, CPT (Cognitive Process Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectic Behavioural Therapy) and Mindfulness meditation strategies
• Effective computer skills, including the ability to use electronic medical records and computerized scoring systems)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, and as required by BC Health Authorities, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Ravensview requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory it operates and recognizes that their historical relationship with the land continues to this day.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders.

Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion.

For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.