clinical psychologist

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Clinical Psychologist III

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Employer details NL Health Services

Job details

Zone: Eastern Urban ZoneLocation: Dr. L.A. Miller Centre (Southcott Hall)Clinical Psychologist IIIMental Health and Addictions Program, CommunityChild/Adolescent Community Mental Health - Janeway Family Centre Permanent Full-time01349POSHours: 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)Salary: CG-46 ($59.45 - $66.31 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. Student Bursary up to $20,0004. Relocation supportFor more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@nlhealthservices.ca*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.Competition Number: VAC0003175Posted Date: 2024-10-30Closing Date: Open until filled.Job SummaryThe primary responsibility of this position is to provide Clinical Psychology Services to Outpatients, (preschool, school age children and adolescents) within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The position provides assessment and treatment, through an interdisciplinary team approach on both an individual and group basis. Applicants should be well versed in psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with behavioral, emotional, anxiety, learning, developmental trauma and other problems.Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include: clinical assessment of the comprehensive mental health needs of children, adolescents and their families who are dealing with complex issues such as anxiety, behavioral and learning issues, trauma, witnessing violence, child sexual abuse, maltreatment, separation and divorce, and parenting children and adolescents; provide advanced clinical intervention to these children and their families through a broad range of therapeutic frameworks including individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, group therapy (both with children and parents), and trauma debriefing; research, analyze, and implement theoretical frameworks to address the specific mental health needs of this population; design, develop, implement and evaluate group treatment programs specific to the identified needs; provide community education sessions and consultation. Providing care to the single session walk in clinic is an expectation of this position. The Clinical Psychologist III functions autonomously and may involve direct supervision of provisionally registered psychologists, psychology doctoral residents and students. This position reports to the Program Manager of Child/Adolescent Community Mental Health Services and maintains accountability to the Psychology Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and practice issues.Job DemandsOccasionally, 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 to facilitate or teach groups.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.Job QualificationsGraduation with an approved/recognized Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology is required.Registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required.Graduate course work and supervised experience in psychological assessment and therapy with children, adolescents, families and groups with a specific focus on mental health issues is r