Psychologist Jobs Vacancies in St John’s NF Canada at Eastern Health

EASTERN HEALTH St. John’s, NF, CANADA
Clinical Psychologist II
Permanent, Full-Time
Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly
Salary: HP-39 ($32.66 – $41.69 per hour)
Competition #: 2010004052

Duties:
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide clinical psychology services to outpatients, (preschool, school age children and adolescents) within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The position provides assessment and treatment, through an interdisciplinary team approach on both an individual and group basis. The applicants should be well versed in psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with behavioral, emotional, anxiety, learning and other problems.

Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include: clinical assessment of the comprehensive mental health needs of children, adolescents and their families who are dealing with complex issues such as anxiety, behavioral and learning issues, trauma, witnessing violence, child sexual abuse, maltreatment, separation and divorce, and parenting children and adolescents; provide advanced clinical intervention to these children and their families through a broad range of therapeutic frameworks including individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, group therapy (both with children and parents), and trauma debriefing; research, analyze, and implement theoretical frameworks to address the specific mental health needs of this population; design, develop, implement and evaluate group treatment programs specific to the identified needs; provide community education sessions and consultation. This position functions autonomously and may involve direct supervision of provisionally registered psychologists and psychology students.

Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology required, Ph. D or Psy. D. preferred. Registration or eligibility for full registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Examiners in psychology is required. Required clinical experience includes: working with children and families affected by a variety of mental health issues or life circumstances; knowledge of child developmental phases and milestones including factors that would influence disruption in development; familiarity with developmental, behavioral and learning disabilities and appropriate cognitive and academic assessments; knowledge and experience in play therapy; experience in working with child and adult treatment groups, as well as individual, couple and family work. The successful applicant must demonstrate advanced clinical skills in assessment, analytical/critical thinking, organizational, leadership, supervision and oral/written communication skills. Personal attributes will include flexibility, self-awareness, and ability to work as part of a collaborative team, establish, and maintain effective working relationships. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

To apply for the above position, please forward resume stating qualifications, experience, references and the appropriate competition number to the undersigned:
Human Resources Client Services – Recruitment
Eastern Health, Administrative Office
Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s, NL A1E 4J8
Fax #: (709) 777-1303
E-mail: employment@easternhealth.ca (Microsoft Word format only)