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1 ‑ Part Time (.5) ‑ Job Share ‑ Psychologist

CCDC Psychologist

Reposted

This vacancy is Reposted. Candidates who have previously applied for this position are required to resubmit

their application.

The Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC) provides evidence‑based interdisciplinary medical, nutritional and

psychosocial services to adults and seniors living with diabetes and other chronic health conditions. Intensive case

management is provided until a patient is able to self‑manage their conditions with support from primary care or other

services.

Reporting to the Manager, Centre for Complex Diabetes Care, the Psychologist works within an interdisciplinary

team, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, social workers, physical therapists, and

occupational therapists. Within the team, the psychologist offers conceptualization of patients' presenting concerns

through a biopsychosocial model to enhance the quality of patient care and to improve clinical outcomes. The

Psychologist is responsible for the provision of psychological services including assessment, diagnosis, individual

and group treatment, and team consultation. The psychologist applies an evidence‑based approach to support

enhancement and maintenance of patients' physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. The

Psychologist liaises and consults with relevant community agencies and service providers as needed to support

patient care. The psychologist may also provide leadership in clinic processes and clinical program development and

evaluation.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

* Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program

* CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology

* Registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory

* Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology is mandatory. Clinical and Health Psychology is preferred

* Authorized client population in adults is mandatory; Authorized client population in seniors is an asset

* Education, training and experience in evidence‑based psychological approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing) for

behaviour change and treatments for a range of common medical and mental health conditions, in individual and

group treatment delivery

Assets:

* Education, training and experience in behavior change and common mental health presentations, including eating

disorders, substance misuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression

* Training and experience in the treatment of diabetes and other chronic health conditions

* Experience in providing consultation to interdisciplinary teams in medicine/health psychology and mental health

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 vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

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.

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

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. This position will

remain posted until filled.

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

website.

Posted: January 24, 2025

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