Registered Psychologist (Full-time)

at  The Newly

JOB DETAILS

Status: Full-time, permanent
FTE: 1.0 (40hours/week)
Vacancies: 1
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Newly Institute Kelowna Clinic (2755 Tutt St #210, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0G1)

CLIENT-CENTERED CARE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and/or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
• Conduct efficient and effective clinical client assessments (mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and addictions).
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups (based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), sleep education, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, mindfulness, and family support).
• Conduct WorkSafeBC assessments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Screens.
• Assist in grounding and reflection post psychopharmacological treatment.
• Complete trauma timelines and discharge summaries.
• Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Psychological injury
• Addiction and substance use
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Moral Injury
• Personality Disorders
• Other mental health diagnoses

TEAM COLLABORATION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions, with the interdisciplinary team
• Work collaboratively with other therapists within a rotating therapist model.
• Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about issues related to client care
• Attend relevant clinical meetings, including but not limited to WorkSafeBC (Return to Work), RCMP and other programs.
• Engage in professional consults and supervision.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure same-day completion of session notes.
Complete assessment reports in a timely manner.
Provide reporting to third-parties and community referral sources.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health assessment/triage and treatment is required.
• Experience using evidence-based trauma therapy, specifically EMDR or ART is an asset.
• Experience with individual, group, and family counselling is an asset.
• Equivalencies of experience may be considered.

EDUCATION

• Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) in Psychology and registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) is required.
• Professional training certificates in EMDR and/or ART are significant assets.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email careers@thenewly.ca.

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, you will assess, diagnose, and provide treatment for individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions. Following our rotational therapist model, you will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes, while sharing our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.