Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre

Clinical Psychologist III
Children and Women's Health Program - Development and Rehabilitation
Permanent Full-time
01394POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary CG-46 ($59.45 - $66.31 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 VAC0003250
Posted Date 2024-10-31
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
The Psychologist works closely with the interdisciplinary team (Neurologist, Developmental Pediatrician, Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Recreational Therapy Specialist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, and other specialties) providing services to children and their families aged 0-18. The Development and Rehabilitation Team is a specialized team that serves a very diverse population of children and adolescents. The psychologist works within multiple specialized clinics including Musculoskeletal, Down Syndrome, Craniofacial, Neuromuscular, Neuromotor, and Cerebral Palsy (includes brain injuries). Team members must not only be experts in their respective fields, but also highly versed in areas of neurology, pharmacological interventions, genetics, neurodevelopment, rehabilitation, and chronic illness. Further, the psychologist in this position is responsible for one of three travelling clinics to remote regions of the province (the other psychologist for the service covers the other two regions). This entails having a wide knowledge of cultural, linguistic, and historic background with which to create culturally sound assessments and intervention for individuals living in those regions.

This position functions autonomously and uses critical thinking and independent analysis/judgment in the application of specialized psychological knowledge and principles in clinical practice. The incumbent is responsible for the provision of psychological/cognitive assessment, standardized psychometric testing, formulation of the diagnosis based upon the DSM-5 criterion, and therapeutic intervention for children/adolescents and their families within a chronic illness and physical disability framework. The incumbent provides/supervises specialized therapy in situations where the application of professional analysis based upon a broad range of theoretical frameworks in complex practice situations is essential. The clinician has a specialty area of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions and functions autonomously using independent judgment in determining appropriate assessment, diagnosis and interventions and then developing, implementing, and evaluating/analyzing treatment plans. Work involves providing clinical education and consultation to physicians and other professional personnel; mentoring; coaching and clinical consultation to enhance the delivery of client care to inpatients, day patients, and outpatients; provision of leadership direction for professional development; clinical education and consultation with other organizations and agencies; research and evaluation of services; ensuring compliance with professional standards; and development and implementation of psychology policies as they affect population groups. The Psychologist responds to broader systems issues impacting on services to specific client populations.

This position also includes advanced clinical supervisory and leadership responsibilities in the discipline of psychology. The Psychologist provides clinical supervision, training, and consultation to masters and doctoral-level provisionally registered Psychologists seeking registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board (NLPB). The Psychologist also provides clinical supervision to senior doctoral-level graduate students in clinical psychology during their practical placements at the Development and Rehabilitation Division. Furthermore, the Psychologist has an integral role in the development and ongoing maintenance of training in clinical psychology within the Development and Rehabilitation Division and the broader system of Eastern Health.

This position reports to the Division Manager for Children and Women's Health and maintains accountability to the Clinical Psychologist Professional Practice Consultant for integrity and professional 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. The psychologist may provide services in conjunction with other disciplines and as such, may be required to sit or stand in alternative environments (e.g. physiotherapy pool, occupational therapy bathroom).
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.
Travel to outlying regions is required.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with an approved/recognized Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology is required. A specialization in Neuropsychology is preferred.
Experience in neuropsychological assessment is considered an asset.
Current and continuing registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required.
Graduate course work and supervised experience in cognitive and diagnostic assessment and evidence- based therapy with children, adolescents and families 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.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.