Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
provides psychological services including individual and group therapy. psycho-diagnostic and clinical assessments. support individuals with mental health, substance use, trauma, brain injury, developmental disabilities
Close Date Location Victoria Johnson Street Health Centre - Access & Community Services (VJSHC) - Victoria, BC V8W 1M8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0830-1630 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $56.02 - $69.98 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jun. 1 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the psychologist provides psychological services including individual and group therapy and psycho-diagnostic and clinical assessments, provide psychotherapy services to a specialized population in a variety of service areas including community, inpatient and emergency. Services are delivered using a variety of modalities in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and clinical policies and practices. This position would aim to support individuals who are unhoused, those experiencing mental health, substance use, and concurrent presentations, as well as, those who may have a traumatic brain injury or developmental disability. The Psychologist contributes to the achievement of organizational and departmental objectives, in accordance with established standards of practice, Island Health policies, and work-related processes, procedures and guidelines, including safety and quality protocols. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require use of a personal vehicle.
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Minimum of five years recent experience working with adult mental health and addictions.
Expertise in psychological assessment with severely mentally ill or behavior disordered patients.
Knowledge of crisis intervention, urgent response, CBT, BPD, DBT.
Valid BC Driver's license
Market context
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