clinical psychologist

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Clinical Psychologist III

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

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Zone: Eastern Urban ZoneLocation: Janeway Children's HospitalClinical Psychologist IIIChildren &amp; Women's Health- Lifestyle ProgramEmergency, Ambulatory and Outreach DivisionPermanent Full-time01320POSHours: 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. Relocation support4. Student bursary up to $20,000For 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: VAC0007794Posted Date: 2025-02-19Closing Date: Open until filledJob SummaryThis position provides psychological services to children and youth, as well as consults to professionals throughout the province. The Clinical Psychologist III will design, develop, implement and evaluate group therapy/treatment programs; conduct psychological assessment to conceptualize and diagnose using DSM-5-TR; and provide intervention for clients referred to the program, in close consultation with the interdisciplinary team (Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Dietitian, and Pediatrician). Brief individual therapy will be required when appropriate. The psychologist in the program will be expected to conduct research/evaluation. The psychologist will also be required to attend traveling clinics. They will be an active member of committees for policy development, as needed, and will be involved with health promotion activities in partnership with other organizations. Some flexibility in work hours is required as team programming occasionally takes place during the evening. The Clinical Psychologist provides supervision to Psychology residents, doctoral students and provisionally registered Psychologists.This position reports to the Division Manager for Children?s and Women?s Health, and maintains accountability to the Clinical Psychologist Professional Practice Consultant for integrity and professional practice issues. Job DemandsBy 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 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 Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology is required.Completed of an approved/recognized Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology is preferred.Registration or provisional registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board is required. Graduate course work and supervised experience in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology is required.Experience working with child and adult treatment groups, as well as individual and family work is required.Previous experience supervising Doctoral level residents is preferred.Exhibited strong communication, program development and evaluation skills.Possessed strong leadership and supervisory skills that are focused on engaging others and developing coalitions. Demonstrated ability to provide strong and comprehensive clinical support, tr