Psychologist I

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Your Opportunity:

As part of an inter-professional bariatric/diabetes specialty team, the Psychologist I provides psychological testing and other assessment procedures of the obese client. This position is responsible for leading and/or co-leading psychotherapy groups, structured groups, and recreational groups of obese clients. Using an educational approach, the Psychologist is expected to share strategies, challenges, and develop individual treatment plans with collaboration from the inter-professional team. The psychologist is accountable for the application of evidence based knowledge, and critical analysis of client’s psychological needs enabling optimal support for the obese client. Additionally as a member of the inter-professional team, the psychologist is expected to maintain clinical and professional standards, and collaborate with other team members to coordinate professional activities. This position supports both the bariatric clinic and the diabetes clinic in Grande Prairie. Psychological Assessments and Counselling. Collaboration with Primary Care physicians and Specialist Decision-Making/Independence – Is responsible and accountable at all times for his/her practice in providing safe and competent care. Patient and Family Advocate. Quality Management – Ensures data is collected to monitor client outcomes; both quantitative and qualitative data collection is required. Ensures that practice adheres to policy. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Psychologist I, you will work with or within teams to provide a range of standard level psychology services to patients and their families within the established standards, directives, and policies for the work environment. Your services may include: psychological screening and/or assessment, diagnosis, interventions, rehabilitation, prevention and promotion, as well as education activities. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals in planning and implementing services that align with best practice and ethical and professional standards. You will provide input to the interprofessional team related to psychological factors, barriers and dynamics that influence client treatment planning, participation, outcomes and team functioning, and consults/collaborates with teams and community services. Your duties may also include providing supervision to psychometrists, provisional psychologists and/or masters level psychology students, and providing input into program, policy and/or procedure development in addition to participating in formal research initiatives.

Classification:Psychologist IUnion:HSAA Facility PROF/TECHDepartment:Psychology CDM ProgramPrimary Location:Grande Prairie Public HealthMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 1.00Posting End Date:10-SEP-2021Employee Class:Regular Full TimeDate Available:20-SEP-2021Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per cycle:10Shift Pattern:Days, EveningsDays Off:Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $41.58Maximum Salary: $55.25Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of master’s degree in Psychology in an applied area relevant to the practice setting from an accredited university program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Community development and engagement skills are essential. Demonstrates excellent assessment, organization and client care skills. Ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Must be able to lead group therapy, and work closely with the inter-professional team. Experience or understanding in the area of disordered eating and/or emotional eating. May provide program planning, development and evaluation; and input into policies and procedures. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others, with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment. Demonstrated ability to manage change and ability for report and business plan writing. Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Working with diverse and vulnerable populations would be an asset. Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with AHS services, public agencies, government, committees and other partners. Ability to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5years experience in healthcare/related setting in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. Respect for the philosophy of bariatric services, self-management, mutual aid, adult education principles and the understanding of the impact of chronic health conditions on the individual and the health care system is central to the vision required for this position. Specialized training in evaluation/counseling of obese clients preferred.