Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $52.81/Hr. - CAD $65.96/Hr. Job Summary:

COME WORK AS A PSYCHOLOGIST WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychologist to join the BC Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A CPA/APA accredited or recognized Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, or Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology plus specialized training in assessment and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, mood and anxiety disorders, addictions and other psychological sequela resulting from operational stress.
• Two (2) years recent related experience in therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation services in the designated scope of practice areas of mental health & addiction services such as experience working with individuals with mental health issues, substance misuse, anxiety and mood disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia or registration with the College within two year of employment.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s license and possession of a personal vehicle with business insurance coverage when required.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment, including semi-structured diagnostic assessment.
• Knowledge of therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation techniques.
• Knowledge of treatment, assessment and management of anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and psychological trauma.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and substance abuse and addictions issues and treatment
• Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve and to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
  As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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