In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. Provides consultations, assessments, group and individual therapy in the complex pain intervention/management program using a variety of modalities and in accordance with qualified standards and clinical policies and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. Experience in complex pain management or a related field preferred. Experience with short-term individual and group therapy required.



Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis stabilization an asset. Driver's license valid in BC.

Skills And Abilities

- Knowledge of the interactions between pain, addictions and mental disorders.
- Knowledge of complex pain assessment tools, MMPI and BPI.
- Exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
- Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
- Ability to deal effectively with wide range of community and facility contacts.

Job Requirements: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1700.pdf

📌 Clinical Psychologist - Pain Clinic (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria