EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited University plus one year of supervised internship.
• One year’s recent related experience with supporting individuals with substance use challenges or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) or eligible to obtain registration within twelve (12) months of employment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation techniques.
• Knowledge of psychology assessment and treatment methods and tools.
• Knowledge of evidence based psychological practice.
• Ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
• Ability to communicate with and deal effectively with co-workers, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to teach and provide clinical supervision.
• Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment including personal computer and related word processing, digital medical chart software, telehealth and spreadsheet software.

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $52.81.59-$65.96 CAD
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Scheduling Options: We’re offering both part-time and full-time positions, with flexibility around your working days to help support work-life balance.
• Benefits: These are unionized roles that include a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes!

WHO WE ARE:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.
From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations

As a Psychologist with the Road to Recovery program, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, client-centered care. Reporting to the Program Director, Urban Health and Substance Use, and working under the clinical direction of the Professional Practice Leader for Psychology, you will support individuals throughout their recovery journey.

In this role, you will:

• Provide psychological assessment, individual therapy, and group therapy to clients and their families
• Develop and manage the delivery of psychological services across the R2R program
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team, contributing your clinical expertise to integrated care planning
• Participate in program planning and evaluation, clinical team meetings, and client care rounds
• Lead or contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives related to psychological care in the context of substance use

This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking program that is reshaping how substance use treatment is delivered in our health care system.
What You Bring: