Psychologist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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 Coordinator and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, provides group or individual therapy in inpatient, emergency and other Mental Health, adult and community programs using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices. The psychologist will take a lead role to provide specialized psychotherapy services specific to an assigned service area.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Ph.D. in Clinical or Counselling Psychology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. Minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience working with adult clientele in mental health and addictions facility or related field. Experience with short-term treatment and group psychotherapy work. Specific expertise and experience with treatment in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is essential. Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis stabilization, urgent response and Borderline Personality Disorder, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, will be an important asset. Valid BC Driver's license.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, Legislative Acts and Mental Health & Addictions policy.
- Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
- Ability to deal effectively with wide range of community and facility contacts.
- Ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences including multi-cultural issues.
- Knowledge of the interactions between addictions and mental disorders.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD790.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.
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Psychologist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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 Coordinator and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, provides group or individual therapy in inpatient, emergency and other Mental Health, adult and community programs using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices. The psychologist will take a lead role to provide specialized psychotherapy services specific to an assigned service area.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Ph.D. in Clinical or Counselling Psychology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. Minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience working with adult clientele in mental health and addictions facility or related field. Experience with short-term treatment and group psychotherapy work. Specific expertise and experience with treatment in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is essential. Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis stabilization, urgent response and Borderline Personality Disorder, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, will be an important asset. Valid BC Driver's license.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, Legislative Acts and Mental Health & Addictions policy.
- Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
- Ability to deal effectively with wide range of community and facility contacts.
- Ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences including multi-cultural issues.
- Knowledge of the interactions between addictions and mental disorders.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD790.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.