Job Description

Location: Holyrood HCS Office

Clinical Psychologist III
Children and Womens Health Program
Permanent, Full Time
22547POS
Hours Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 150 hours within a designated 4-week period (by mutual agreement). Salary CG-46, ($47.77 - $56.45 per hour) Competition Number 2024004506 Posted Date 8 July 2024 Closing Date

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
This is a highly advanced and specialized professional, administrative, clinical leadership and supervisory psychology position with the Children and Women's Health Program. Reporting to the Regional Manager, Children and Women's Health Program, and maintaining accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology for professional integrity issues, this single leadership psychology position provides direct and specialized psychological assessment and clinical diagnosis based on DSM-5-TR, the ADOS and the ADI-R. Treatment/therapeutic interventions will be provided to children and youth with autism and other developmental/intellectual disorders and their caregivers

This position provides direct specialized interventions and therapy based on a variety of best practice theoretical frameworks to clients where the application of best practice in complex situations is essential. Specialized clinical interventions and services are provided to this client population that is at risk for victimization, community exclusion, and placement breakdown. The psychologist promotes community inclusiveness and citizenship and acts as an advocate and professional psychology liaison within the program area, NLHS and community.

This is a senior position within the professional and specialty area and requires a high level of responsibility and autonomy with specialized expert knowledge within the subject area. The psychologist provides clinical direction and acts as a resource to a multidisciplinary team including Senior Behavioral Management Specialists and Child Management Specialists, Social Workers and other health care professionals including, Psychologists and Physicians across NLHS, community partners, clients, families and caregivers. Work involves the provision of leadership direction of research projects; policy development; emerging evidence based best practice for specialty area; development, delivery and evaluation of clinical interventions and standards of practice; design and delivery of education and training events including webinars and seminars; as well as supervision and training of provisionally registered psychologists and approved students/interns regarding clinical psychology practice, ethical conduct, and standards and guidelines of practice in psychology as per the Canadian Psychological Association Code of Ethics and Psychologists. This position manages, coordinates and maintains intake and waitlist responsibilities, Psychology Services and researches, monitors, and evaluates service provision as required in an area of clinical service delivery experiencing significant growth.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed 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.
Registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required. Graduate course work and supervised experience in the assessment, diagnosis, functional analysis and treatment of children and their families with intellectual disabilities, autism, psychosocial delays, communication difficulties and mental health issues is required.
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.
The use of a personal vehicle is a condition of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*Current internal Clinical Psychologists who possess an approved/recognized Master Degree in Clinical Psychology will be considered for this position.

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If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.