Psychologist I

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Centre for Mental Health - Eating Disorder Program
Reports to: Senior Clinical Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $57.34 per hour - $71.67 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day Shifts
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 12, 2024

Position Summary

As a member of the multi-disciplinary Eating Disorders Program at the Centre for Mental Health at UHN, the Psychologist I position contributes key clinical services as part of the evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols. Assessment, recommendations, treatment planning, treatment provision, consultation, and student supervision are all part of the scope of this position.

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

• 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

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

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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.