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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Clinical Psychologist III
Posted on November 10, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Zone: Eastern Zone Location: Pleasant View Towers Clinical Psychologist III Long Term Care Permanent Full-time 00977POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days) Salary CG-46 ($59.45 - $66.31 per hour) per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:1. Signing bonus up to $10,0002. Come Home incentive up to $50,0003. Annual Market Differential of $15,000*4. Student Bursary up to $20,0005. Relocation supportFor more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually. Competition Number VAC0003640 Posted Date 2024-11-08 Closing Date Open until filled. Demands, duties, qualifications Job Summary This is a highly responsible regional Clinical Psychology position providing specialized and advanced psychology services to seniors and individuals with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses who are residents in Long Term Care facilities in St. John's. The development, implementation and monitoring of a coordinated mental health service delivery process for residents with a full range of mental health needs is a critical role for this position.The Psychologist must consult with management, medical, nursing and allied health staff within Long Term Care and the Eastern Health Mental Health Program to assess the mental health needs of residents; determine service needs; develop strategies for meeting these needs; direct the development of a coordinated mental health referral process within Long Term Care; and monitor this process for efficiency.This position provides a full range of psychological services, including psychological assessments, test administration and interpretation, diagnosis and prognosis, intensive psychotherapy and psycho education for staff working with this population. Participation in the admission process for Long Term Care via assessment of resident mental health and cognitive status, and participation in the development of appropriate interventions, recommending evidence - based mental health service strategies for Eastern Health Long Term Care in consultation with regional and provincial resources.It is a sole charge position for Long Term Care St. John's that is unique within the province.This position reports to the Regional Manager Allied Health. This position maintains accountability for professional integrity issues to the Professional Practice Consultant for the discipline.Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required, less than 10 lbs for files, boxes, or equipment.Regularly sits; occasionally works in awkward/cramped positions, and stands. The psychologist may provide services in conjunction with other disciplines and as such, may be required to sit or stand in alternative environments (e.g. physiotherapy pool, occupational therapy bathroom).Uses fine finger/precision work when on the computer and visual concentration is required when in sessions with patients (i.e. reviewing patient charts/notes, tests and for documenting work, and when reading or researching information).Visual concentration is required to interpret patient observations and integrate into patient evaluation.Auditory concentration is constantly required in sessions with patients to listen attentively, to be alert and to obtain and interpret information correctly.A higher than normal level of attentiveness is required when assessing high risk patients.Travel to outlying regions is required.Job Qualifications Graduation with an approved/recognized Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology is required.Registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required.Gr- LocationSt. John's, NL
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$59.45HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2123543
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