Psychologist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (221420)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Coordinator and working as part of an interdisciplinary team provides group or individual therapy in inpatient emergency and other Mental Health adult and community programs using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices. The psychologist will take a lead role to provide specialized psychotherapy services specific to an assigned service area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Ph.D. in Clinical or Counselling Psychology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. Minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience working with adult clientele in mental health and addictions facility or related field. Experience with short-term treatment and group psychotherapy work. Specific expertise and experience with treatment in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is essential. Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis stabilization urgent response and Borderline Personality Disorder such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy will be an important asset. Valid BC Drivers license.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders Legislative Acts and Mental Health & Addictions policy.
- Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment decision-making and problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of community dynamics agencies and resources.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
- Ability to deal effectively with wide range of community and facility contacts.
- Ability to respect clients rights values and preferences including multi-cultural issues.
- Knowledge of the interactions between addictions and mental disorders.
Requirements
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Presentation Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Autism Experience
- Research Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
