Job detail

(Permanent full-Time) psychologist - Outpatients

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

#Healthcare #Mental Health #Program Evaluation #Severe Mental Illness #Psychological Assessment #DBT #Outpatient Services #Clinical Supervision #Psychology #CPT #CBT #Clinical Psychology

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 29 days ago

Location

Whitby, Ontario

Quick overview

Provide psychological services and clinical leadership within outpatient clinics, focusing on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder and mood disorders. Act as a clinical consultant and contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.

Requirements summary

Requires a Doctoral level Psychology degree and registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. Candidates should have experience in evidence-based therapies, program evaluation, and the ability to supervise graduate students.

postgraduate degreeWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProgram EvaluationTeachingResearchSupervisionProgram DevelopmentInterprofessional CollaborationPsychological AssessmentOral CommunicationClinical LeadershipClinical Consultation

Job description

Job Description

The Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences seeks a Psychologist to provide psychological services in the Outpatient Services Program, with particular expertise in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
The Psychologist will primarily be assigned to the Borderline Personality Self-Regulation Clinic, the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Clinic, and Complex General Psychiatry, however, clinic location and service delivery may vary over time based on operational needs and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
The psychologist will work collaboratively with an interprofessional team to support evidence-based clinical practice (e.g. assessment and intervention) to individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as mood and anxiety-related concerns.
The psychologist will act as a clinical consultant providing training, individual, and group consultation services to clinicians from a variety of regulated colleges.
The psychologist will work closely with our Borderline Personality Self-Regulation Clinic, providing clinical leadership in the areas of DBT program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Additionally, the psychologist contributes quality improvement and research initiatives aligned with organizational priorities across Outpatient Services.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a Doctoral level Psychology degree, preferably with 3 years clinical and/or research experience in the field of severe and persistent mental illness, combined with being registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. (Candidates who are eligible for registration may be interviewed.)

Experience providing, teaching and supervising evidence-based therapies (e.g. DBT required, CPT, IPT and CBT ( are assets).

Expertise in developing assessment protocols to clarify diagnosis and contribute to evidence-based clinical management of patients is important.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills to work with an interprofessional team.

A demonstrated interest and aptitude for academic activities, including teaching and supervising graduate students and the ability to conduct independent research relevant to the Outpatient Program are definite assets.

Experience with program evaluation is required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment, are essential.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table [https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821] - This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Job Posting Closing

May 27th, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

1 Vacancy Available