Registered Psychologist (French Speaking Independent Contractor)
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DETAILS
Status: Independent Contractor French Speaking
Schedule:Anytime during Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE
The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry our community and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access rapid resolution and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety depression addiction post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) trauma and chronic pain.
We have an exciting opportunity for a French-speaking Registered Psychologist to join our innovative purpose-driven and multi-disciplinary clinical team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The incumbent for this position will assess diagnose and provide treatment for individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions. Following our rotational therapist model you will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes while sharing our core values of communication community excellence health and innovation.
Client-Centered Care Accountabilities
- Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and/or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
- Conduct efficient and effective clinical client assessments (mental health history risk assessment trauma and addictions).
- Facilitatepsychoeducation groups(based onAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) sleep education Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills mindfulness andfamilysupport).
- Conduct WorkSafeBC assessments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Screens.
- Assist in grounding and reflection postpsychopharmacological treatment.
- Complete trauma timelines and discharge summaries.
- Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Psychological injury
- Addiction and substance use
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Moral Injury
- Personality Disorders
- Other mental health diagnoses
Team Collaboration Accountabilities
- Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions with the interdisciplinary team
- Work collaboratively with other therapists within a rotating therapist model.
- Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about issues related to client care
- Attend relevant clinical meetings including but not limited to WorkSafeBC (Return to Work) RCMP and other programs.
- Engage in professional consults and supervision.
Administrative Accountabilities
- Ensure same-day completion of session notes.
- Complete assessment reports in a timely manner.
- Provide reporting to third-parties and community referral sources.
Community Advocacy
- Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources
WHAT YOU BRING
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health assessment/triage and treatment is required.
- Experience using evidence-based trauma therapy specifically EMDR or ART is an asset.
- Experience with individual group and family counselling is an asset.
- Equivalencies of experience may be considered.
Education
- Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) in Psychology and registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) is required.
- Professional training certificates in EMDR and/or ART are significant assets.
Technical Competences
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word Outlook and Teams is required. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required.
Background Check
Offers are conditional subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.
DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We actively protect our diverse equitable and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races colours places of origin ancestries religious beliefs genders/gender identities/gender expressions sexual orientations ages sources of income family status and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered and decisions are merit-based.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection request accommodation please email
APPLICATION CLOSING
The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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
