QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; and Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist; and Minimum of five (5) years recent related experience working with adult clientele in mental health and addictions facility or related field.

Specific expertise and experience in psychological assessment with severely mentally ill or behaviour disordered patients is essential; and Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis intervention, urgent response, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; and Valid BC Driver''s license.

Skills And Abilities Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff and multi-disciplinary teams using verbal, written and computer-based communication.

Ability to utilize conflict resolution skills to promote collaboration and effective problem-solving in multi-disciplinary settings.

Judgment: Demonstrated ability to exercise good professional judgment with empathy,



tact and integrity when dealing with patients and their families/caregivers.

Ability to promote culturally safe, patient focused care by incorporating an understanding of cultural and spiritual beliefs and preferences, patient advocacy and social justice concerns to enhance service provision and decision making.

Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex, multi-disciplinary setting.

Organization: Demonstrated ability to independently organize work, set objectives, problem-solve and establish priorities in a complex, continuously changing workplace.

Manages time and resources effectively to consistently complete tasks with accuracy in the interest of ensuring effective and timely delivery of services.

Equipment: Demonstrated ability to operate equipment including computerized systems, Microsoft Office Suite applications and clinical software programs.

Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.

Physical Ability: Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

📌 Psychologist (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria