Psychologist-FT CCDC

Reporting to the Manager, Centre for Complex Diabetes Care, thePsychologist works within an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses,dietitians, social workers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Within the team, the psychologist offersconceptualization of patients' presenting concerns through a biopsychosocial model to enhance the quality of patientcare and to improve clinical outcomes. The Psychologist is responsible for the provision of psychologicalservices including assessment, diagnosis, individual and group treatment, and team consultation. The psychologistapplies an evidence‑based approach to support enhancement and maintenance of patients' physical, intellectual,emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. The Psychologist liaises and consults with relevant community agenciesand service providers as needed to support patient care. The psychologist may also provide leadership inclinic processes and clinical program development and evaluation. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience: * Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program * CPA/APA accredited internship/residency (or equivalent) inClinical Psychology * Registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist withthe College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory * Authorized area of practice in Clinical Psychology is mandatory.Clinical and Health Psychology is preferred * Authorized client population in adults is mandatory; Authorizedclient population in seniors is an asset * Education, training and experience in evidence‑basedpsychological approaches (e.g., motivational interviewing) for behaviour change and treatments for a range of common medical andmental health conditions, in individual and group treatment delivery Assets: * Education, training and experience in behavior change and commonmental health presentations, including eating disorders, substance misuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression * Training and experience in the treatment of diabetes and otherchronic health conditions * Experience in providing consultation to interdisciplinary teamsin medicine/health psychology and mental health Salary Range: $61.500 to 79.750 The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccineapproved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a mannerthat is consistent with Patient and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,understanding and commitment to this care philosophy. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Codeof Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate agood attendance record to be considered for this position. Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values. Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario. Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time. Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required. If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.