Temporary - Psychologist

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
Mental Health and Addictions Program-Adult inpatient and outpatient services
Part Time Psychologist
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday – 16-24 hours per week, 2-3 days (final schedule to be determined with successful applicant)
Reports to the Clinical Manager of the Adult Inpatient Mental Health program, and will work independently, and with multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient teams (i.e. Adult Inpatient Mental Health and Short-term Psychiatric Follow-up Clinic), with adults ages 18-65+ years. The successful candidate will be a member of a multidisciplinary team in the Adult Inpatient Mental Health (AIMH) program. AIMH provides assessment and stabilization services to adults who present with a range of acute mental health symptoms including psychosis, suicidal thinking, and emotional dysregulation. The psychology role on the multidisciplinary team will emphasis diagnostic assessment, consultation with team members, families, and community partners, and intervention using appropriate treatment modalities. In addition, psychology may complete diagnostic assessments and/or intervention for inpatients following discharge as they transition to outpatient services and the community.
Will evaluate and diagnose (within area of practice) psychological disorders, including mental health conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders, cognitive functioning, and personality disorders

• Review complex and convergent data from multiple sources
• Plan, administer, score and interpret psychological tests appropriate to the referral question
• Will work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team along with other health care providers and community services
• May be required to participate in clinical research design and advise regarding research/evaluation design, statistical data analysis, methodology; Complete all required hospital education and safety training

Successful completion of graduate education, minimum Masters level Degree in Psychology (i.e. with four years of experience working in the scope of practice of Psychology and registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario as well as registration as a Psychologist in other recognized Canadian jurisdictions (ie. Association of Psychology of Newfoundland and Labrador, etc.); OR successful completion of a doctoral level degree in Psychology (Ph.with a one-year internship and registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario

• Successful completion of graduate education, minimum Masters level degree in psychology (i.e. with four years of experience working in the scope of practice of psychology, registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Clinical psychology training and practice experience is a prerequisite; neuropsychology training is a plus, but not required
• Recent relevant experience in the completion of diagnostic assessments with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and neuro-developmental disorders including severe personality disorders is a prerequisite.
• Acute Care hospital-based service experience is preferred.
• Possesses and maintains competence in administering, scoring, and interpreting (including selection, and interpreting standardized and non-standardized testing instruments, as well as perceptive behavioural and/or test setting observations) a wide range of testing instruments
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team along with other health care providers, families and community partners
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Community Treatment Orders, Health Care Consent Act and any other relevant legislation
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and training for student internships in the provision of psychological services in accordance with any/all relevant ethical, professional, and supervision guidelines of the Canadian Psychological Association and the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analyst of Ontario is a plus.
• excellent keyboarding/report writing skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Waterloo-Regional Health Network’s Mental Health & Addiction Program recovery philosophy and comprehensive safety programs
• EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING THE EMPATH SYSTEM.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.