clinical psychologist

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Clinical Psychologist III

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

Job details

Zone: Eastern ZoneLocation: Holyrood Clinical Psychologist IIIChildren and Women?s Health ProgramPermanent, Full Time22547POS Hours: Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 150 hours within a designated 4-week period (by mutual agreement).Salary: CG46 ($60.41 - $67.44 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: VAC0003449Posted Date: 2024-11-05Closing Date: Open until filled.Job SummaryThis is a highly advanced and specialized professional, administrative, clinical leadership and supervisory psychology position with the Children and Women's Health Program. Reporting to the Regional Manager, Children and Women's Health Program, and maintaining accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Psychology for professional integrity issues, this single leadership psychology position provides direct and specialized psychological assessment and clinical diagnosis based on DSM, the ADOS and the ADI-R. Treatment/therapeutic interventions will be provided to children and youth with autism and other developmental/intellectual disorders and their caregiversThis position provides direct specialized interventions and therapy based on a variety of best practice theoretical frameworks to clients where the application of best practice in complex situations is essential. Specialized clinical interventions and services are provided to this client population that is at risk for victimization, community exclusion, and placement breakdown. The psychologist promotes community inclusiveness and citizenship and acts as an advocate and professional psychology liaison within the program area, Eastern Health and community.This is a senior position within the professional and specialty area and requires a high level of responsibility and autonomy with specialized expert knowledge within the subject area. The psychologist provides clinical direction and acts as a resource to a multidisciplinary team including Senior Behavioral Management Specialists and Behaviour Management Specialists, Social Workers and other health care professionals including, Psychologists and Physicians across Eastern Health, community partners, clients, families and caregivers. Work involves the provision of leadership direction of research projects; policy development; emerging evidence based best practice for specialty area; development, delivery and evaluation of clinical interventions and standards of practice; design and delivery of education and training events including webinars and seminars; as well as supervision and training of provisionally registered psychologists and approved students/interns regarding clinical psychology practice, ethical conduct, and standards and guidelines of practice in psychology as per the Canadian Psychological Association Code of Ethics and Psychologists. This position manages, coordinates and maintains intake and waitlist responsibilities, Psychology Services and researches, monitors, and evaluates service provision as required in an area of clinical service delivery experiencing significant growth.Job DemandsBy applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed 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