Psychologist I

Job title:

Psychologist I

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Job DescriptionUnion: Non Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Bariatric clinic
Reports to: Clinic Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 15-22.5 hours per week
Salary: $57.34 – $71.67 (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Days/Evenings (Monday to Friday)
Status: Temporary Part-Time (12 months)
Closing Date: December 19 2024Position SummaryThe Psychologist will be an integral member of the Bariatric Program and the Allied Health Department. Bariatrics is an interesting and expanding area of practice within the Medical and Surgical health care system. The Bariatric Psychologist’s role is to provide effective diagnosis and treatment, guide clients through the steps towards a full recovery and help them retrace those steps when there are setbacks. If you want to grow your skills and expand your depth of practice while working collaboratively within a large interdisciplinary team, as well as giving back to the community, this is a role to consider. If you want to see the difference you make to the well-being and lives of Bariatric clients on a daily basis, while changing the face of healthcare and rehabilitation, Toronto Western Hospital is your next step.The difference you will make:Psychological staff work at Toronto Western Hospital with clients who have a range of mental health, eating disorder and/or substance issues, some with other concurrent conditions. You put together broad-spectrum treatment plans. At Toronto Western Hospital, you have the opportunity to work side-by-side with a variety of allied health team members including, social workers, dietitians, nurses, administrative staff, medical physicians and surgeons.There are difficult cases that challenge you and there are sensitive cases that require a delicate touch. Every day there are clinical learning opportunities and teaching moments. With the Circle of Care mindset as a guiding principle, you eagerly participate in quality improvement activities and perform cross-functional duties as required. You believe in the work we do together.Duties

• Completing psycho-diagnostic assessments for the purpose of evaluating the need for service, the nature of the problem, resulting in the formation of recommendations or a treatment plan
• Implementing an intervention plan with patients
• Working as part of multi-disciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes
• Serve as a resource to other allied health team members in the provision of evidence-based psychotherapies including providing consultation, and preparing and delivering clinical presentations/trainings for staff
• Participating in program and intervention development activities such as psychotherapy manual writing
• Leading quality improvement initiatives

Fully autonomous Psychologists, Psychological Associates, Neuropsychologists, and Supervised Practice candidates are all welcome to apply.Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Ph.D. degree program in Psychology
• Eligible for Certification by the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Experience working with patients with Eating Disorders an asset
• Experience with CBT for eating disorders, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD or OCD a strong asset
• Experience with motivational enhancement therapy an asset
• Experience working in a hospital environment an asset
• Student education/supervision experience an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:32:25 GMT

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