Psychologist - Sumac Creek Health Centre

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our St. Michael's Hospital Department of Family and Community Medicine team as we work to put patients and families at the center of everything we do.

The St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Family and Community Medicine operates a progressive community based Academic Family Health Team, affiliated with the University of Toronto. With collectively over 75 physicians and nurse practitioners and large team of nursing and health disciplines clinicians, our team is committed to providing comprehensive interdisciplinary patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team of health professionals on the leading edge of new and innovative patient care delivery models.

This is an exciting opportunity that includes many benefits including access to extended health benefits and HOOP, teaching and academic appointment opportunities, flexible working schedule, working in a diverse and inclusive environment, opportunities to create and evaluate programming, support by a community of practice and participation in department wide committees.

The primary location of this position is Sumac Creek Health Centre with the possibility of being scheduled across all 5 of the Family Health Team sites as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary role of a the Psychologist is to provide individual and group counseling for patients of the Family Health Team in collaboration with other mental health services including a Psychology Training Clinic in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, Social Workers, Addictions and Outreach Clinicians. The psychologist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based assessment, treatment, and consultation to patients with a focus on providing access to populations who may have experienced barriers to care. The Psychologist supports staff and learners through consultation, teaching, and supervision as well as participates in other team initiatives such as quality improvement, research or other program development and evaluation.

• Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
• Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
• Is committed to providing anti-oppressive and accessible care for all patients

• QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the

  College of Psychologists of Ontario
  - Must hold a Doctoral Degree in Psychology, 3 years' experience preferred
  - Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period)
  - Experience

  in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive and behavioural therapies, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance-based treatments, or motivational interviewing
  - Experience with ADHD and cognitive psychology assessment for adult populations
  - Expertise working with a wide range of populations across the lifespan with challenges such anxiety-related disorders, trauma, mood disorders, substance use disorders, ADHD and personality disorders
  - Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
  - Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
  - Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
  - Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees)

Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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