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Summary
The Psychologist delivers community-based psychology services to clients including assessment, treatment and evaluation services.

Summary
The Psychologist delivers community-based psychology services to clients including assessment, treatment and evaluation services.
Job Duties

- Assess and provide psychological services to clients within full scop of practice
- Complete clinical assessments of clients, interpret findings, and communicate findings to clients
- Develop and implement treatment plan with the client
- Provide psychological treatment, consultation and education to clients to treat and manage Mental Health & Addictions
- Collaborate with providers (internal/external) and clients to ensure management referrals and information sharing to maintain clients’ continuous care
- Collaborate with supporting services providers to maintain the continuum of services for clients
- Participate in case consultation with community mental health staff as requested to meet the needs of clients
- Manage client files and communications that occur outside of treatment sessions
- Performs administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives
- Participate in and promote the interdisciplinary provider model
- Complete client medical record within the electronic medical record (EMR) database in an accurate and timely manner (see documentation policy)
- Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, protocols, procedures and advanced directives to improve client care and/or to promote efficient utilization of resources




- Provide consultation services to community groups, agencies and Health Centre staff
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position
- Engage in career development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position
- Participate in cultural learning opportunities
- Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiatives
- Network with partner agencies to improve practices, enhance services and move forward shared initiatives relevant to the position

Requirements

- Mandatory
- Doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent recognized by the College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Registration in good standing as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Three to five years’ experience working in mental health out-patient services
- Current CPR Level C and First Aid Certificate
- Valid Class G Driver’s License, clear driver’s abstract and have access to a reliable vehicle
- Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Preferred
- Three to five years experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment as a psychologist
- Experience working within an electronic medical record system
- Experience working in First Nation Community health care setting
- Knowledge
- Knowledge of First Nation communities of Manitoulin Island




- Knowledge of the service providers within the Manitoulin Island catchment area
- Knowledge of First Nation health and social issues
- Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture
- Skills
- Established skills in psychological assessment, trauma related clinical treatment and client outcome evaluation
- Skilled in interpersonal relations, teamwork and mentorship
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability
- Strong ability to organize and schedule
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset
- Develop client-centered care plan, integrating traditional and western healing practices

Work Conditions

- Frequent exposure to traumatic experiences of clients
- Potential exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases
- Frequent travel required
- Frequent sitting required
- Frequent viewing of computer screen
- Frequent interruptions within the office environment
- Services are delivered within communities, at clinics, and/or on-site at Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
- Exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar, may occur within the work setting
- Work schedules may include after hours work

Seniority level

- Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Employment type

Full-time

Job function

- Job function

Health Care Provider
- Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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📌 Psychologist (Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands)
🏢 Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
📍 Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands