Job Description

:At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.We currently have a full-time opportunities available for Psychologist position to join our Teams at MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION PROGRAM Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services.Hours of Work:DAYS, AND SOME EVENINNGS,How Psychologists support our teams at Grand River Hospital:At Grand River Hospital, we work with the communities we serve towards life-long health and well-being for all. We exist to provide exceptional care through inspired people, one patient at a time. Our Mental Health & Addictions Program strives to deliver exceptional patient experience, excellent patient access, and engaged staff.Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will work with our multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient teams (i.e. Preschool Diagnostic and Treatment Services, Child and Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Program, Young Adult Program and outpatient psychiatry clinic) with children and youth ages 2-21 years.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Will evaluate and diagnose (within area of practice) psychological disorders, including mental health conditions, cognitive functioning, and personality disorders
• Review complex and convergent data from multiple sources
• Plan, administer and interpret psychological tests appropriate to the referral question
• Prepare written clinical assessment summaries and/or assessment reports of psychometric findings and diagnostic conclusions in order to provide feedback of the assessment activities
• Will be actively involved in patient and/or family education initiatives aimed at enhancing, coping and reducing distress for the relevant authorized client population
• Will participate in evaluation and selection of applicants for student practicums; and will have skills and experience in clinical teaching and education
• Provides a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches (ie. individual, families, and group interventions) directed toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning
• Provide clinical supervision and training for student practica and/or non-regulated psychology staff (ie. psychometrists) and maintain clinical accountability in the provision of psychological services, in accordance with any/all relevant ethical, professional, and supervision guidelines of the Canadian Psychological Association and the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Will work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team along with other health care providers, community service and school board providers
• May be required to participate in clinical research design and advise regarding research/evaluation design, statistical data analysis, methodology; and research design
• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

At Grand River Hospital, our Psychologist:

• Psychologist: Successful completion of graduate education, minimum Masters level degree in Psychology (ie. M.A., M.Sc., M.Ps., M.Ed.), with four years of experience working in the scope of practice of psychology, registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and also registration as a Psychologist in other recognized Canadian jurisdictions (ie. Association of Psychology of Newfoundland and Labrador, etc.); OR successful completion of a Doctoral level degree in Psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., D.Psy.) with a one-year internship; and registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Psychological Associate: Successful completion of graduate education, minimum Masters level degree in psychology (ie. M.A., M.Sc., M.Ps., M.Ed.), with four years of experience working in the scope of practice of psychology, registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience with psychological assessment and diagnosis of children and youth (up to and including age 21) within an acute care hospital based service setting. Psychological assessment experience with young children (ages 3-6) is an asset.
• Will have and maintain competence in administering, scoring, and interpreting (including selection, and interpreting standardized and non-standardized testing instruments, as well as perceptive behavioural and/or test setting observations) a wide range of testing instruments
• Will have and maintain competence in providing a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches (ie. individual, families, and group interventions) directed toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning
• Will have demonstrated interpersonal and supervisory skills to provide clinical supervision and training for student practica and/or non-regulated psychology staff (ie. psychometrists) and maintains clinical accountability in the provision of psychological services, in accordance with any/all relevant ethical, professional, and supervision guidelines of the Canadian Psychological Association and the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Will have demonstrated proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team along with other health care providers, community service and school board providers
• Will have demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in clinical research design and advises regarding research/evaluation design, statistical data analysis, methodology; and research design, as required
• Will have demonstrated proficiency in administering and interpreting autism-specific measures such as the ADOS-2 (primarily Modules 1-3) and ADIR. Neuropsychological testing experience is preferred
• Will participate in team building, service committees, service development and quality improvement activities striving to contribute to a healthy workplace environment, as required
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Grand River Hospital Mental Health & Addiction Program recovery philosophy and comprehensive safety programs
• Good attendance record

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

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