Psychologist B - Psychiatry In Patient, qathet General Hospital

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Powell River, BC

Salary

dollar sign 36.590 to 45.660 per hour

Job Description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $52.81/Hr. - CAD $65.96/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Psychologist for Vancouver Coastal Health, and you may be eligible for a financial recruitment incentive of up to $20,000. Incentives are time limited and conditions apply. Apply today to speak to a Talen Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychologist to join the Psychiatry In Patient in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Psychologist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, completes psychological assessments, provides psychological treatment, evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment and facilitates education of clients. Maintains client records including the documentation of client diagnosis and most effective form of treatment and prepares progress notes and psychological reports.
Attends clinical/case conferences. Provides formal and informal consultations, participates in quality improvement and risk management activities.
May provide clinical teaching, supervision and work direction to Psychology Residents, Post-Doctoral Fellowes and students as required, and on rotation, conducts and participates in research.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a recognized university.
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.
Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia 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 supervise.
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.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of five regional health authorities that work under the Ministry of Health together, with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), to provide high-quality, appropriate and timely health services to British Columbians. VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering care to more than one million B.C. residents living in Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care across the full continuum in areas including public health, primary care, acute services, community-based long-term care and home health, mental health, substance use, and research. We are an organization fully committed to supporting healthy lives in healthy communities with the robust resources of more than 27,000 staff, 3,200 medical staff, 13 hospitals, 55 long-term care and assisted living sites, a number of urgent primary care centres, and 17 community health centres.