Psychologist-FT Community Mental Heatlh at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

Ref# 26OPP073

1‑ Full Time‑ Psychologist

Community Mental Health/Brief Intervention Treatment Plan

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.

Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager, Adult Mental Health Program, the Psychologist provides evidence-based psychological assessment, consultation and treatment for adults receiving services through the Brief Intervention Treatment for individuals aged 17 years and older receiving services through the Brief Intervention Treatment Team (BITT), working collaboratively within an interprofessional outpatient mental health team to support high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology Preferred.
• Unencumbered Registration or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and

Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.

• Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology.
• Authorized client populations in adults.
• Education, training and experience in applying evidence‑based psychological approaches for a range of common

mental health presentations.

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated competencies in consultation, assessment and leadership within an interprofessional healthcare

team.

• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative outpatient mental health environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act.
• Expertise in evidence‑based assessment and treatment of a broad spectrum of psychological disorders.
• Competency in providing brief, evidence‑based psychological interventions for adults with a range of mental health

concerns in individual and group settings.

• Demonstrated ability to formulate comprehensive psychological assessments and communicate recommendations

effectively to patients, families and healthcare providers.

• Evidence of competency and innovation in quality improvement, program evaluation and research.
• Excellent organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with electronic health records, electronic documentation, email and electronic calendars.

Assets

• Evidence of prior practice in adult outpatient clinical psychology within a healthcare environment preferred.
• Authorized area of practice in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Authorized client population in adolescents and/seniors.
• Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), Dialectical

Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or other evidence‑based psychological

interventions.

• Interest in clinical research, quality improvement and program evaluation.

Salary Range: $61.500 to 79.750

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Friday, 31 July, 2026.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our

website.

Posted: July 24, 2026

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