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• Summary

The Psychologist delivers community-based psychology services to clients including assessment, treatment and evaluation services.

Summary

The Psychologist delivers community-based psychology services to clients including assessment, treatment and evaluation services.

• Job Duties
• Assess and provide psychological services to clients within full scop of practice
• Complete clinical assessments of clients, interpret findings, and communicate findings to clients
• Develop and implement treatment plan with the client
• Provide psychological treatment, consultation and education to clients to treat and manage Mental Health & Addictions
• Collaborate with providers (internal/external) and clients to ensure management referrals and information sharing to maintain clients’ continuous care
• Collaborate with supporting services providers to maintain the continuum of services for clients
• Participate in case consultation with community mental health staff as requested to meet the needs of clients
• Manage client files and communications that occur outside of treatment sessions
• Performs administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Participate in and promote the interdisciplinary provider model
• Complete client medical record within the electronic medical record (EMR) database in an accurate and timely manner (see documentation policy)
• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, protocols, procedures and advanced directives to improve client care and/or to promote efficient utilization of resources
• Provide consultation services to community groups, agencies and Health Centre staff
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position
• Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position
• Participate in cultural learning opportunities
• Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiatives
• Network with partner agencies to improve practices, enhance services and move forward shared initiatives relevant to the position

Requirements

• Mandatory
• Doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent recognized by the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Registration in good standing as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Three to five years’ experience working in mental health out-patient services
• Current CPR Level C and First Aid Certificate
• Valid Class G Driver’s License, clear driver’s abstract and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Preferred
• Three to five years experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment as a psychologist
• Experience working within an electronic medical record system
• Experience working in First Nation Community health care setting
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of First Nation communities of Manitoulin Island
• Knowledge of the service providers within the Manitoulin Island catchment area
• Knowledge of First Nation health and social issues
• Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture
• Skills
• Established skills in psychological assessment, trauma related clinical treatment and client outcome evaluation
• Skilled in interpersonal relations, teamwork and mentorship
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability
• Strong ability to organize and schedule
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset
• Develop client-centered care plan, integrating traditional and western healing practices
• Work Conditions
• Frequent exposure to traumatic experiences of clients
• Potential exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases
• Frequent travel required
• Frequent sitting required
• Frequent viewing of computer screen
• Frequent interruptions within the office environment
• Services are delivered within communities, at clinics, and/or on-site at Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
• Exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar, may occur within the work setting
• Work schedules may include after hours work
• Seniority level
• Seniority level
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type
• Employment type
  Full-time
• Job function
• Job function
  Health Care Provider
• Industries
  Hospitals and Health Care

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