Psychologist - Full Time / À Temps Plein

Position Information Posting Number: Title: Psychologist (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status: Regular Full-time

Department: Operational Stress Injury Clinic

OPSEU Local 479

Site: Operational Stress Injury Clinic Satellite Office - Kingston

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g. The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse clinicians and social workers. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the psychologist delivers mental health treatment services to clients.
Administer and interpret standardized psychological assessment instruments for diagnostic and progress monitoring purposes
couples intervention an asset)
Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies and service providers
Participate in academic activities including: supervision of pre-doctoral residents in psychology, practicum students, and non-registered psychology staff; supervise psychologists in supervised practice; teach medical interns and residents; and training and professional consultation for other health related disciplines
Participation in hospital psychology and quality improvement requirements, as approved by management
Attend Psychology discipline meetings and participate in discipline activities, as approved by management.
Maintain work load measurement and data collection (e.g. Utilize tele mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities
Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injuries National Network
Demonstrate professional integrity through adherence to college and hospital guidelines for the practice of psychology, including; adherence to the Canadian Code of Ethics for psychologists, adherence to College of Psychologists of Ontario guidelines for registration, professional practice, professional development, supervision, communications and documentation of client contacts, as well as adherence to The Royal’s policies on timely completion of documentation and workload measurement.
Design program evaluation and satisfaction surveys within clinic guidelines and in collaboration with the team
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment-Free Workplace Policy.
Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program
Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory. Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology mandatory. Authorized client population in Adults is mandatory. Competency with older adults and/or couples an asset
CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) in clinical psychology
Five years experience in clinical mental health required
Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders required such as PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR.
Experience in a military or police services environment is an asset
Experience with assessment of police, veterans and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset
Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service related mental health problems
Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices
Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work
Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members
Provide services in local and satellite locations. Primary work location may be re-assigned to satellite site.
Experience providing clinical services via OTN, or other virtual platforms
English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range: $61.50 to $79.75 (Psychologists under supervised practice = 95% of scale) per hour

All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.