Psychologist, Shapedown Program

Psychologist, Shapedown Program

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

The Psychologist provides psychological services to the Shapedown Program and to children and youth and their families with associated psychiatric, developmental, behavioural and other problems. Working collaboratively with the health care team, participates in research, quality improvement and risk management projects and the development of community models, protocols and educational materials for the treatment of disordered eating and obesity.

What you'll do

• Plans and organizes the provision of psychological services to the assigned program and patient group in consultation with the Director of Psychology and the Shapedown Program Coordinator. Participates in activities of coordinating the team as required for the program's delivery.
• Initiates and carries out creative research, either independently or in conjunction with other professionals, to investigate children and youth with disordered eating and obesity, and related mental and health disorders and the impact of disordered eating on the individual and on the family.
• Organizes and presents information for both research and educational purposes. Prepares submissions, and develops and delivers topical presentations to multidisciplinary, local, national, or international audiences in various formats.
• Coordinates and delivers a comprehensive range of psycho diagnostic assessments, including assessments of cognitive, social/emotional adjustment, executive function and learning and development, and associated conditions for children and adolescents seen in the Shape Down Program.
• Provides a range of treatment services for this patient group. Psychotherapeutic Interventions may include such activities as individual or group therapy and cognitive-behaviour management. Can develop and use manualized individual and family interventions Documents assessments, treatment plans and outcomes and advises other members of the treatment team.
• Plays an integral role in provincial outreach and capacity building, by meeting with hospital, community, academic and health authority partners to provide information on the Shape Down program, and identifying areas in which collaboration would be meaningful. Also assesses needs for training /education about disordered eating and provides resources and contacts as necessary.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A Doctorate in Psychology and Registration (or eligibility) with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia. If eligible, Registration will be completed within one year of the hiring date.
• Certification as a Shapedown Weight Management Program provider.
• Recent related experience in child, adolescent, psycho diagnostic, clinical and/or health care environment.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families with disordered eating and obesity.

You will also have

• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to deal effectively with other professionals and with patients.
• Ability to provide effective clinical care to the target patient population.
• Ability to initiate and carry out research
• Ability to provide clinical and professional supervision and to provide instruction and teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents - including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (FTE 0.60 until June 26, 2025)
Wage: $ $65.96/hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday , Wednesday , Thursday
Requisition # 166838E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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