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Job Title:

Clinical Psychologist III

Posted Date:

12/20/2022

Closing Date:

1/19/2023

Functional Discipline:

Mental Health & Addictions

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Her Majestys Penitentiary Clinical Psychologist III (Repost) Correctional Health Services Permanent, Full Time 23925POS

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8-hour days, flexible work schedule)
Salary	CG 46 ($45.91 - $54.25) plus $15,000 non-pensionable market adjustment, signing bonus up to $10,000, Come Home Year Incentive up to $50,000 may be available. For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca. Relocation may be available for an additional return in service. subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.
Competition Number	2022005540
Posted Date	20 December 2022
Closing Date	Open Until Filled

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Clinical Psychologist III provides an advanced and specialized psychology service to the clients of Correctional Health Services in Eastern Health. This position acts on referrals from clients themselves, or other healthcare providers. Standardized assessment and therapeutic interventions are provided to patients across the lifespan, with a wide range of complex needs including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, Concurrent Mental Health Disorder and personality disorders.

The responsibilities include designing, implementing and evaluating the psychological interventions provided to patients; conducting advanced, independent diagnostic interviews to expedite the formulation of an appropriate treatment approach; writing comprehensive psychological reports, formulating and communicating psychiatric diagnosis using DSM-5; selecting and administrating comprehensive psychometric tests where appropriate, including but not limited to, intellectual assessment, personality assessment, neuropsychological screening, memory assessment, vocational/aptitude testing, and risk to reoffend; interpreting psychological data for diagnostic purposes; conducting group facilitation; and monitoring/prioritizing patient wait lists according to clinical needs.

Other duties specific to Corrections include providing testimony as an expert forensic psychology witness in the courts or review board hearings in support of psychological assessments by researching, studying, and understanding complex legal and clinical issues related to psychological assessment and treatment with forensic populations; maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of forensic psychology issues and expertise in risk assessment and risk management tools and the relationship to forensic populations; and provide virtual consultation as required to other provincial correctional facilities.

As a clinical leader, the Clinical Psychologist provides supervision to Psychology residents, Doctoral students and provisionally registered Psychologists. This position reports to the Operations Manager and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology for professional integrity issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required, less than 10 lbs. for files, boxes, or equipment.
Regularly sits; occasionally works in awkward/cramped positions, and stands to facilitate or teach groups.
Regularly required to climb stairs and move quickly in a variety of environments.
Occasionally provides testimony as an expert witness in court hearings which requires the ability to withstand examination and cross examination.
Regularly exposed to volatile clients whose behavior is sometimes unpredictable.
Regularly counsels incarcerated individuals without a Correctional Officer present (panic button is provided).
Regularly maintains a safe environment for self and others when client is under stress/duress.
Uses fine finger/precision work when on the computer and visual concentration is required when in sessions with patients (i.e. reviewing patient charts/notes, tests and for documenting work, and when reading or researching information).
Visual concentration is required to interpret patient observations and integrate into patient evaluation.
Auditory concentration is constantly required in sessions with patients to listen attentively, to be alert and to obtain and interpret information correctly.
A higher-than-normal level of attentiveness is required when assessing high risk patients.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with an approved/recognized master's degree in Clinical Psychology is required.
Current and continuing registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required.
Minimum of two years of experience within the last four years working in the mental health and addictions field with clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent disorders in an unpredictable environment is required.
Experience working in a Corrections setting, or with clients who have been incarcerated is preferred.
Graduate course work and supervised experience in psychological assessment including cognitive and diagnostic assessment in individuals with concurrent mental health illnesses, and substance use disorders is required.
Graduate course work and supervised experience in evidence-based therapy with individuals, families and groups with a specific focus on mental health issues is required.
Previous experience supervising Doctoral level residents is preferred.
Exhibited strong communication, program development and evaluation skills.
Possessed strong leadership and supervisory skills that are focused on engaging others and developing coalitions.
Demonstrated ability to provide strong and comprehensive clinical support, training and mentorship to Clinical Psychologists II's and other supervisees.
Possessed strong analytical, critical reasoning, collaboration, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively translate and communicate knowledge in the specialized area of psychology practice to others.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research, deliver lectures/clinical education sessions and provide clinical direction and consultation within an interprofessional environment.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing caseloads and client needs.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to participle in the clinical training activities of the psychology discipline.
Demonstrated strong awareness of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct.
Use of a personal vehicle is a condition of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, if this is posted internal and external, we will accept all applications, but preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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