Psychologist

SUMMARY

The Psychologist plans, conducts and supervises psychological services (eg. assessment and treatment) in the Bariatric Surgery Program as well as plans, coordinates and provides related research and program evaluation activities, and takes a leadership role in education, clinical training and other academic activities.

• Registration as a psychologist or as a psychologist in supervised practice in the Province of Ontario.
• Demonstrated compliance with the ethical and professional practice standards of the profession.
• Completion of doctoral and/or postdoctoral training in areas related to behavioural medicine, evidence-based assessment and treatment.
• Eligibility for a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.
• Completion of CPA or APA accredited internship in psychology.
• Clinical experience in a behavioural medicine service.
• Training and experience in evidence-based assessment and treatments.
• Teaching and supervisory experiences at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• An established track record of academic productivity (eg. peer reviewed funding, peer reviewed publications, presentations at professional meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to collaborate with community resources and services, and to advocate for the needs of clients.
• Knowledge and proficiency in clinical research design and analysis.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and supervisory skills required for the supervision of students, interns, residents, psychometrists, staff from other healthcare disciplines, and psychologists and/or psychological associates registered for supervised practice by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills required for assessment reports, scholarly presentations, and scholarly publications.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.

Some responsibilities include the following:

• Psychological Assessments – planning, administering and documenting evidence based psychological assessments
• Psychological Treatment – planning, conducting, monitoring and documenting evidence based psychological treatments
• Education & Training – training, supervision of the professional practice of psychologists, psychology residents, practicum students and technical staff
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Research – engages in independent and collaborative research
• Quality Assurance – ensures research quality and productivity
• Maintains confidentiality and release of information in accordance with hospital policy at all times
• Engages in professional development and education in roles of clinical and academic competence
• Represents St. Joseph's Healthcare and McMaster University in community, national and international forums when required

All positions will comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety.