Psychologist Short-Term Assessment Treatment STAT Centre Inpatient Unit - UBC Purdy Pavilion
Psychologist Short-Term Assessment Treatment STAT Centre Inpatient Unit - UBC Purdy Pavilion
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Come work as a Psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychologist to join the ShortTerm Assessment & Treatment Centre at UBC Hospital in Vancouver BC. Apply today to join our team!
ShortTerm Assessment and Treatment Centres are specialized units for individuals experiencing health changes that interfere with functioning and independence.
As a Psychologist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Be in charge of psychological services provided to a section of the facility/program for the designated scope of practice area.
- Work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team complete psychological assessments provide psychological treatment evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment and facilitate education of clients.
- Maintain client records including the documentation of client diagnosis and most effective form of treatment and prepare progress notes and psychological reports.
- Liaise with external agencies and establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Attend clinical/case conferences.
- Provide formal and informal consultations participate in quality improvement and risk management activities.
- May provide clinical teaching supervision and work direction to Psychology Residents PostDoctoral Fellowes and students as required and on rotation and conducts and participates in research.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from a program accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association or American Psychological Association.
- Two 2 years recent related experience in clinical psychology including therapeutic diagnostic and consultation services which may include experience working with individuals with a variety of psychological disorders in the designated clinical area or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Current full registration as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) or registration with the College within two years of employment.
- Valid Class V B.C. Drivers license and possession of a personal vehicle with business insurance coverage when required.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
- Knowledge of psychological assessment including semistructured diagnostic assessment.
- Knowledge of therapeutic diagnostic and consultation techniques in the designated clinical area.
- Knowledge of treatment assessment and management of anxiety disorders post traumatic stress disorder and psychological trauma and/or others in the designated clinical area.
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and sideeffects) and substance use and addictions issues and treatment.
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengthsbased care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Knowledge of adult education principles methods and tools.
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Knowledge of evidencebased psychological practice.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member leader and facilitator.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients families team members other groups and community agency personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and provide work direction.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events problem solve and to deal effectively with conflict situations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing spreadsheet Internet and email software.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publiclyfunded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equitydeserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2025.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Employment Type
Part-Time
