Psychologist-FT CCDC

Reporting to the Manager, Centre for Complex Diabetes Care, thePsychologist works within an interdisciplinary

team, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses,dietitians, social workers, physical therapists, and

occupational therapists. Within the team, the psychologist offersconceptualization of patients' presenting concerns

through a biopsychosocial model to enhance the quality of patientcare and to improve clinical outcomes. The

Psychologist is responsible for the provision of psychologicalservices including assessment, diagnosis, individual

and group treatment, and team consultation. The psychologistapplies an evidence‑based approach to support

enhancement and maintenance of patients' physical, intellectual,emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. The

Psychologist liaises and consults with relevant community agenciesand service providers as needed to support

patient care. The psychologist may also provide leadership inclinic processes and clinical program development and

evaluation.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

* Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program

* CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) inClinical Psychology

* Registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist withthe College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory

* Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology is mandatory.Clinical and Health Psychology is preferred

* Authorized client population in adults is mandatory; Authorizedclient population in seniors is an asset

* Education, training and experience in evidence‑basedpsychological approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing) for

behaviour change and treatments for a range of common medical andmental health conditions, in individual and

group treatment delivery

Assets:

* Education, training and experience in behavior change and commonmental health presentations, including eating

disorders, substance misuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression

* Training and experience in the treatment of diabetes and otherchronic health conditions

* Experience in providing consultation to interdisciplinary teamsin medicine/health psychology and mental health

Salary Range: $61.500 to 79.750

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccineapproved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a mannerthat is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Codeof Conduct. Regular attendance at work is

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate agood attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

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