Psychologist

Lifemark694 Edmonton Meadowlark Centre, Edmonton, AB, CA

27 days ago

Job description

Registered Psychologist - Lifemark Health Group, Provincial Mental Health Programs & Services

Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities

Location : On-Site @ Lifemark Meadowlark Centre (154 & 170 Meadowlark Health Centre, Edmonton AB)

Lifemark offers stability and team based work, with compensation that is competitive with industry standards

We are looking for skilled psychologists with experience working with trauma.

The Psychologist will be working with a variety of client, often on return to work programs. They will provide psychosocial and physical therapy to injured clients, while promoting a client’s readiness for work. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality individual and group psychotherapy for the treatment of work injuries that include anxiety disorders, traumatic stress, mood disorders, somatoform conditions, as well as adjustment related disorders. The psychologist position requires you to be working closely within a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and kinesiologists. This team environment also includes plenty of opportunities to collaborate with other psychologists. In-person care is required; however, there are opportunities for creating a hybrid schedule with virtual care services. The successful candidate will also be able to take advantage of a generous financial allotment for training and continuing education.

Benefits of Employment

Wages that are competitive with industry standards
Ability to regularly collaborate with a team of skilled psychologists
Working within a multidisciplinary team treating complex cases
Using evidence-based methods to meet clear treatment objectives (e.g., increasing ADLs, work reintegration, decreasing symptom burden, increasing functional abilities etc.)
Utilizing feedback-informed treatment
Gaining experience collaborating with key community stakeholders
Working with a diverse caseload via third party funders on programs such as TPI (Traumatic Psychological Injury) and PCVRS (Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services)
Opportunities for program development and growth
Creating a hybrid work schedule that can be flexible with your life
Ability to access a generous financial allotment for training and continuing education
Access to EAP, health and dental benefits for individuals and families, and more!

Education and licensure

Masters’ orPh.D. in Psychology from an accredited university

Current registration in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists – competency with adult populations; clinical / counselling (asset : trauma, counselling psychology, health / rehabilitation psychology)

Individual professional liability insurance required at time of employment

Applied experience

Experience with evidence-based trauma-focused therapy is required (i.e., PE, CPT, EMDR).

Experience with chronic pain and occupational rehab is an asset.

Conducting psychological assessments with adults for treatment planning purposes

Providing various evidence-based treatments grounded in cognitive-behavioral approaches

Working in interdisciplinary teams and with third party payers is considered an asset

Utilizing telehealth / virtual care methods is considered an asset

Additional abilities

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Able to work both autonomously and as part of interdisciplinary teams

Efficient with required clinical documentation

Able to manage a diverse caseload within dynamic work setting

Demonstrated work ethics, integrity, reliability, maturity, and flexibility

Preferred (not required) : Bilingual - French English

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups : Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at