Psychologist (Contract)
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, Canada
Job Description
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Beginning this year, we will be integrating mental and behavioral health services with psychologists within BC. Our registered psychologists will provide care that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, enhance safety and mobility, and to promote improved mental health and well-being. We work closely with health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in VLRC offices and virtually across the province.
For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.
Position Title: Psychologist
Location: New Westminster, BC
Reports To: Executive Director, Healthcare Operations, Western Canada
Term: Part-time, Temporary (0.2 FTE)
Date: 1 October 2023 September 30, 2024
I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist is responsible for the provision of behavioral health services for Vision Loss Rehab Canada clinics. The psychologist’s primary role is to provide brief, targeted assessment and treatment services focused on behavioral medicine (especially Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to clients experiencing vision loss. The psychologist may also provide triage and community referrals. The psychologist will have the opportunity to engage in program development and evaluation, as this is a new service being offered by VLRC. Additional opportunities include providing curbside consultations to other VLRC staff, engaging in collaborative care visits, meeting clients in community, and providing ongoing education to the VLRC staff as a whole.
II. Essential Functions
Requirements
III. Qualifications
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a recognized educational institution. Registration with the College of Psychologists of BC.
- Two (2) years recent related experience within primary care, chronic health, rehabilitation, health psychology or related setting employing knowledge/understanding of cognitive and behavioral health change and demonstrated experience leading psychological interventions and consultations working within an interdisciplinary team environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle for business-related purposes.
- Demonstrated knowledge or interest in clinical health psychology, behavioral change models, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive therapy, psychological treatment development and treatment integrity.
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