Job Description

Close Date

Feb. 20 2023

Location

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children\'s Health - Victoria, BC V8N 1V7 CA (Primary)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600 or 0830-1630

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.27 - $57.86

FTE

1.0

Bi-weekly Hours

75.0

Planned Start Date

Mar. 20 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 30 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration



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). Registered as a psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.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.

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Additional information for applicants

Opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary team with Developmental Pediatrician, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology and other psychologists completing assessments for children with complex neurodevelopmental conditions. Some travel to Nanaimo or outreach trips to northern parts of our island may be available. Larger portfolio aspires to create a positive, learning and supportive environment for all employees. Lots of educational and interesting work opportunities available.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Health Science Professionals

Affiliation/Union

HSA

Island Health