Psychologist

_Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka._
- Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada._

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Psychologist provides service and expertise to the Young Adult outpatient Eating Disorders Program. They practise in an ethical and professional manner and models both professional and organizational core competencies.

**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and ABILITIES**:

- Strong clinical and diagnostic / formulation skills
- Hospital experience preferred
- Collaborative working relationships with interprofessional team members
- Demonstrated experience and confidence in eating disorders assessment, diagnosis and treatment in transitional-aged youth
- Demonstrated evidence-based practice
- Knowledge and experience with scientific research methodology and analysis.
- Systems approach; including client’s family, multidisciplinary team and community network, considered important
- Commitment to professional development in the area of eating disorders in transitional-aged youth
- Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated problem assessment skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Demonstrated individual leadership skills
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
- **Always with compassion**
- **Power of many**
- **Serve with purpose**
- **Every voice matters**

**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES**:

- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years relevant work experience
- Registration with College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Experience and training appropriate to a psychiatric setting and expertise within a brief acute care model
- Substantial training and experience in the areas of advanced psychological assessment skills and treatment of eating disorders in transitional aged youth, ages 17.5 to 25 years of age
- **Accommodations, Diversity and Health & Safety in the Workplace**:_
- At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person