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1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Psychologist
Complex Centre for Diabetes Care (CCDC)
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: $59.700 to 77.430
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 Health Sciences Centre (HSC) 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.
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 Tuesday, 26 March, 2024.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: March 19, 2024
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