Job Summary

Come work as a Psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychologist to join the Epilepsy Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Psychologist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be in charge of a psychological services provided to a section of the facility/program for the designated area.
• Work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team,
• Complete psychological assessments, provide psychological treatment, evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment and facilitate education of clients.
• Maintain client records including the documentation of client diagnosis and most effective form of treatment and prepare progress notes and psychological reports.
• Liais with external agencies and establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Attend clinical/case conferences.
• Provide formal and informal consultations, participate in quality improvement and risk management activities.
• May provide clinical teaching and work direction to Psychology Residents, Post-Doctoral Fellowes and students as required, and on rotation, conducts and participates in research.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from a program accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association or American Psychological Association.
• Two (2) years recent related experience in clinical psychology including therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation services, which may include experience working with individuals with a variety of psychological disorders in the designated clinical area 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 registration with the College within two years of employment.
• Valid Class V B.C. Driver’s license and possession of a personal vehicle with business insurance coverage when required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment, including semi-structured diagnostic assessment.
• Knowledge of therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation techniques in the designated clinical area.
• Knowledge of treatment, assessment and management of anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and psychological trauma and/or others in the designated clinical area.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and substance use and addictions issues and treatment.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychological practice.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and provide work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve and to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.