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Clinical Psychologist III

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$59.45 - $66.31 / hour
Full-time
Experienced
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Posted 3 days ago

Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Health Sciences Centre

Clinical Psychologist III
Regional Medicine Program - Neurology
Permanent Full-time
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Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary
CG-46 ($59.45 - $66.31 per hour per hour (which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)

The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:
1. Signing bonus up to $10,000
2. Come Home incentive up to $50,000
3. Annual Market Differential of $15,000*
4. Student Bursary up to $20,000
5. Relocation support
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.

Competition Number VAC0003253
Posted Date 2024-10-31
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
This is an advanced clinical leadership position with a specialization in Neuropsychology. The Psychologist provides neuropsychological assessment services to inpatients and clients of the medicine program primarily but also for other areas across Eastern Health. The Psychologist develops, implements, and evaluates neuropsychological assessment protocols for people with a variety of difficulties including but not limited to traumatic brain injury, seizures, strokes, profound movement disorders, and other cognitive difficulties. This position includes the supervision of a Psychometrist and includes taking responsibility for the Psychometrist's cognitive assessments and report writing. The Psychologist communicates assessment findings and diagnosis to other psychologists, physicians, teams, families and patients/clients. Supervision of provisionally registered doctoral level psychologists and interns is expected as well as assisting in the development and coordination of clinical placements for students and interns. Work also involves maintaining professional standards and professional development, acting as a resource for other health care professionals, advising on and participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures including risk management, quality improvement and workload issues. This position reports to the division manager for Neurology and maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required, less than 10 lbs for files, boxes, or equipment.
Regularly sits; occasionally works in awkward/cramped positions, and stands to facilitate or teach groups.
Uses fine finger/precision work when on the computer and visual concentration is required when in sessions with patients (i.e. reviewing patient charts/notes, tests and for documenting work, and when reading or researching information).
Visual concentration is required to interpret patient observations and integrate into patient evaluation.
Auditory concentration is constantly required in sessions with patients to listen attentively, to be alert and to obtain and interpret information correctly.
A higher than normal level of attentiveness is required when assessing high risk patients.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with an approved/recognized Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology is required. A specialization in Neuropsychology is preferred.
Registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required.
Graduate course work and supervised experience in neuropsychological assessment with an adult population is required.
Previous acute care experience is preferred.
Previous experience supervising Doctoral level residents is preferred
Exhibited strong communication, program development and evaluation skills.
Possessed strong leadership and supervisory skills that are focused on engaging others and developing coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to provide strong and comprehensive clinical support, training and mentorship to Clinical Psychologists II's and other supervisees.
Possessed strong analytical, critical reasoning, collaboration, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively translate and communicate knowledge in the specialized area of psychology practice to others.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research, deliver lectures/clinical education sessions and provide clinical direction and consultation within an interprofessional environment.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing caseloads and client needs.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to participle in the clinical training activities of the psychology discipline.
Demonstrated strong awareness of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Competition Number: 1398753243
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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