Psychologist I

**Job Posting #915709**

Position: Psychologist I
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Surgical Services - Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management
Hours: 17.5 hours per week (3 days)
Hourly Rate: $53.78 - $67.23 per hour
Status: Temporary Part-Time (approx. 1 year with possibility of extension)

As an integral member of the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Transitional Pain Service (TPS), the responsibilities of the **Psychologist I** include: developing and implementing novel individual and group treatment protocols tailored to the needs of TPS patients; conducting independent psychological screens and assessments of patients referred to the TPS; providing a diagnosis when relevant; providing, as appropriate, recommendations for treatment; developing and communicating a treatment plan to the patient, and TPS team; providing as appropriate brief individual and/or group treatments for TPS patients pre
- and/or post-hospital discharge; participating actively in program planning, development and evaluation; participating in relevant Continuous Quality Improvement activities; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA and/or CPA-accredited university psychology
program required
- Completion of training leading to a specialization in Health Psychology required
- Completion of an APA and/or CPA accredited internship in Clinical Psychology required
- Registration by the College of Psychologists of Ontario required
- Proof of malpractice insurance required
- Two (2) years or more experience in clinical psychology required
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team required
- Experience developing novel individual and group treatment protocols tailored to specific patient populations an asset
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

**Posted Date: March 9, 2023 Closing Date: Until Filled**

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.