Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM26-076E

Title:

Psychologist (TPT 0.5 FTE)

Position Status:

Temporary Part-time

Contract End Date:

03/01/2027

FTE:

.5

Job Schedule:

Days

Department:

Integrated Schizophrenia Recovery Program

Union:

OPSEU Local 479

Site:

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Duties:

• Provide evidence based psychological assessment for differential diagnosis
• Provide evidence-based treatments in alignment with Health Quality Ontario standards for Schizophrenia, and evidence-based interventions for common co-occurring mental health symptoms, including persons dually diagnosed, for inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies and service providers.
• Participate in academic activities, including teaching and supervision of pre-doctoral psychology residents and practicum students, non-registered psychology staff as well as other learners, and provide professional consultation to staff from other health related disciplines
• Carry out research including writing peer-reviewed grant proposals in keeping with the program’s objectives.
• Provide leadership and participate in program design, outcome and program evaluation.
• Initiate research projects (which may include quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives).
• Demonstrate professional integrity through adherence to college and hospital guidelines for the practice of psychology, including adherence to the Canadian Code of Ethics for psychologists, adherence to College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario guidelines for registration, professional practice, professional development, supervision, communications and documentation of client contacts, as well as adherence to The Royal’s policies on timely completion of documentation and workload measurement
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment-Free Workplace policy.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Psychology Program.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
• Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology mandatory. Authorized client population in adults is mandatory.
• Primary therapeutic model is aligned with Health Quality Ontario standards (i.e., CBT for Psychosis)
• Training and experience in the treatment of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, and related mental health conditions, using evidence-based modalities.
• Training and experience in evidence based, trauma informed and trauma focused interventions
• Experience with assessment and intervention of persons dually diagnosed, concurrent disorders, and behavioural management would be an asset.
• Clinical experience in assessment of schizophrenia.
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices.
• Research project completion, program development and program evaluation experience an asset.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, best practices and teamwork.
• Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both academic role and the clinical practice of other team members
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression/comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

61.50 to 79.75 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.