About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Program Director or Senior, and under the general direction of the Program Director or Senior, Psychology, provides developmental and psychological assessments and psychological treatment of infants, children, adolescents, and their families referred to the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Doctoral degree in clinical child psychology (or equivalent). Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. One (1) to five (5) years experience in working with infants, children, and adolescents with developmental disorders or with emotional or behavioral disturbance. Experience in the supervised practice of clinical child psychology is preferred. Valid BC Driver's license.
Skills And Abilities
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Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Demonstrated organizational, planning and instructional skills.
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Ability to keep abreast of current developments in the field of Psychology.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD789.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Program Director or Senior, and under the general direction of the Program Director or Senior, Psychology, provides developmental and psychological assessments and psychological treatment of infants, children, adolescents, and their families referred to the Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Doctoral degree in clinical child psychology (or equivalent). Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. One (1) to five (5) years experience in working with infants, children, and adolescents with developmental disorders or with emotional or behavioral disturbance. Experience in the supervised practice of clinical child psychology is preferred. Valid BC Driver's license.
Skills And Abilities
-
Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
-
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
-
Demonstrated organizational, planning and instructional skills.
-
Ability to keep abreast of current developments in the field of Psychology.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD789.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.