Psychologist Eating Disorders Program

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Health Care Professionals
Status: Temporary Full Time
Department: Eating Disorders Program
Site: Sister Margaret Smith Centre
Shifts: Days
Annual Salary: $123,493 - $160,173

St. Joseph's Care Group is currently accepting applications for a temporary full time Psychologist for the Eating Disorders Program at Sister Margaret Smith Centre. The program provides specialized outpatient assessment and treatment services for youth, adults and their families presenting with eating disordered symptomatology. The program offers a full spectrum of services throughout Northwestern Ontario and are provided by a multidisciplinary team.

The Psychologist will be responsible for completing comprehensive psychological assessments, consultation, treatment and discharge planning for clients with a wide range of mental health issues within the Eating Disorder Program. This role requires a demonstrated appreciation of people-centred, strength based, holistic care including the importance of accessibility, accountability, best practices modalities. This role may also engage in community education, program development, research and consultation with community partners throughout Northwestern Ontario. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Experience with evidence-based and best practice approaches to psychological interventions related to Eating disorders and comorbid mental health conditions
• Experience with time-limited psychological interventions, both individual, group and family, with youth and adults
• Experience working with health issues related to Eating Disorders
• Experience with multidisciplinary bio-psychosocial models of treatment
• Demonstrated clinical decision making capabilities, problem solving, time management and verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of Northern and Indigenous communities
• Skill/experience in the administration and interpretation of psychometric tests
• Experience in research, program evaluation, and knowledge transfer preferred
• Experience in program evaluation, data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of relevant legislation: Mental Health Act; Health Care Consent Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; etc
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

Assets:

• Experience in Family Based Therapy an asset

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded
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  St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply.
  
  Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
  
  We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.