Carewest Innovative Healthcare·Calgary, Alberta
The psychologist will provide diagnostic clinical assessments and evidence-based mental health interventions for clients with operational stress injuries. They will also collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to design individualized treatment plans and monitor clinical outcomes.
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Position Status: Regular Full Time Location: OSI Red Deer, MH Primary Care Clinics BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: HSAA Rate of Pay: $60.63 - $80.5 PCN: 10OSI027 The Opportunity
Responsible for delivering assessment and treatment services to clients referred by Veterans' Affairs Canada (VAC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include:
Providing diagnostic clinical assessments to support disability applications and treatment recommendations, including administering and interpreting standardized psychological assessment instruments.
Designing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team based on assessed client needs.
Delivering individual and group evidence-based mental health interventions for diagnosed operational stress injury (OSI) - related conditions. Treatment interventions must align with national and international clinical best practice guidelines.
Providing episodic care within a tertiary mental health services setting.
Utilizing routine outcome monitoring tools, including the OQ-45, to assess symptom severity, functional impairment, and treatment effectiveness.
Working effectively within an interdisciplinary team, including active participation in collaborative consultation, clinical goal setting, program evaluation, and program development activities. Program Summary The Carewest Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic is an outpatient clinic funded by Veterans Affairs Canada that supports current and former Canadian Forces members, and current and former members of the RCMP suffering from an Operational Stress Injury who require specialized assessment and treatment. The main clinic is in Calgary, AB, and there is a satellite location in Red Deer, AB. Qualifications & Experience:
Master's degree or doctoral degree in Psychology from a recognized university program. Doctoral degree preferred.
Registration in good standing, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
Experience working with military personnel, veterans, first responders, RCMP members, or other public safety personnel an asset.
Advanced knowledge and clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of OSIs, trauma-related disorders, and anxiety and mood disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Proven experience delivering effective individual and group psychotherapy within a structured clinical setting.
Demonstrated competency in psychological assessment, case conceptualization, and evidence-based psychotherapy. \n
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.
We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.
Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.
Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen.
Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments.
Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve.
We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.
Candidates must hold a Master's or doctoral degree in Psychology and be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Experience in treating trauma-related disorders and working with military or public safety personnel is highly valued.
Market context
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