Virtual Mental Health Psychologist; BC Licensed - remote

Virtual Mental Health Psychologist (BC Licensed - remote role)

a month ago

MHDM-BC

British Columbia
Alberta

Our Mental Health team at Teladoc Health, comprised of Canadian licensed therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists is growing. We currently have exciting opportunities for mental health practitioners who are passionate about taking care of people to join us to work virtually, and help shape the future of healthcare nation-wide.

Serving over 9 million Canadians for more than 20 years, Teladoc Health is the world leader in virtual care, operating in 175 countries, founded with the vision to create a world where great healthcare is always within reach. We are dedicated to caring for Canadians, and our virtual practitioners provide healthcare in several service areas, from general telehealth services and expert medical services to mental health services.

Working with public healthcare authorities and different communities across Canada, Teladoc Health offers a variety of mental health programs, offering tailored approaches that address an individual’s unique mental healthcare needs.

Clinician engagement, clinical quality, patient safety and healthcare innovation are crucial pillars to our overall mission as we seek impactful and connected healthcare across the country.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking Mental Health Psychologists to join our Teladoc Health Canada team. The Teladoc Health Canada team comprises of a world-class virtual practice of providers with a passion for taking care of people and a devotion to clinical excellence. From family medicine to mental health to specialist medical advice, our providers help millions of Canadians resolve their healthcare needs with confidence through technology & innovation.

With our emphasis on medical quality, we place tremendous focus and resources on clinical innovation, standards, and measurement to enable our providers to deliver the best outcome for every patient.

The Mental Health Disability Management program supports patients on disability leave due a primary or secondary diagnosis of depression and anxiety. The program combines Teladoc’s core clinical capabilities and processes with virtual therapy to assist individuals receiving disability benefits return to work. The goal is to provide a high quality, extremely coordinated support program that will quickly reduce clients’ symptoms, improve their functionality, increase their overall well-being and ultimately empower them to return to work.

The position is remote, you can add to your current clinical caseload or build an entire telemedicine mental health caseload depending on the provinces you are licensed in. This unique opportunity will contribute to shaping the evolution of virtual care in Canada as an industry standard.

Role and Responsibilities

AS A TELADOC MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST YOU WILL:

Provide safe, appropriate and high quality patient care for Teladoc Health members via the Teladoc Health platform (both video and phone interactions)

Assess Teladoc Health members’ mental health needs and/or diagnoses, perform case reviews and provide structured psychotherapy treatment

Produce detailed, high quality psychological assessments and treatment reports

Maintain complete, timely clinical documentation

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal, provincial and territorial health information privacy laws

Skill Requirements/Preferences

Experience with return-to-work planning, early prevention, disability management claims

Registered member in good standing with College of Psychologists of British Columbia

Minimum +2 years of experience in clinical and/or counselling psychology.

Minimum +2 years’ experience with return-to-work and/or disability intervention.

Experience or background in occupational psychology

Experience providing psychotherapeutic assessments and structured psychotherapy treatment for individuals presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions

Additional training in the following therapeutic modalities:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Therapy,…