Position Summary
Interior Health Authority is urgently seeking a Clinical Psychologist to support mental health clients at the Hillside Psychiatric Centre and South Hills Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre in Kamloops, B.C.
This position is responsible for providing psychological services, including assessment, individual and group therapy, treatment planning and behaviour management interventions for the assigned clinical practice area(s). In addition to direct service provision, the Clinical Psychologist contributes to ongoing quality improvement, program development, evaluation, and research. The position supports a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to service delivery within the continuum of Allied Health services.
Hillside Centre is a tertiary referral facility with 44 beds providing highly specialized mental health services designed for adults and elderly persons with acute mental illness and/or severely dysfunctional behaviours. This site offers three programs: Neuropsychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry and the focus is on diagnosis and stabilization.
South Hills Centre consists of two – 20 bed units specifically designed for the treatment of adults with serious and persistent symptoms of mental illness. The program is focused on psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery combining empowering principles with practical strategies in facilitating recovery. The goal is to improve the quality of life for individuals by assisting them in functioning as actively and independently in society as possible.
The primary responsibilities of the position will include completing psychodiagnostic assessments, individual therapy, group therapy and providing ongoing education to staff. Both sites strongly support research and evidenced-based practice and there is openness to role development and change within the parameters of the programs.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Days of work are Monday to Friday from 08:30-16:30 with weekends and stat holidays off. Recognized as one of BC’s top employers, we offer progressive and diverse workplaces, a network of welcoming multi-disciplinary colleagues and a range of benefits and services to support you:
• Relocation assistance
• Competitive compensation
• Recognition of previous experience in determining salary
• Extended health & insurance plans
• Generous employer paid vacation & sick time
• Training and career development opportunities
Community Profile: Kamloops is one of BC’s sunniest cities and home to 90,000 residents. Kamloops offers affordable housing, a large selection of restaurants and stores, a lively arts scene and a full range of businesses. Close proximity to Sun Peaks resort and the surrounding landscape of rivers, mountains, lakes and grasslands means unsurpassed opportunities for year-round outdoor activities.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
Ph.D. in Psychology or equivalent from a university or school recognized by the College of Psychologists’ of British Columbia, with an approved pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology.
Current registration with the College of Psychologists’ of British Columbia (or eligible for registration).
Five years recent related experience in clinical psychology in the assigned clinical practice area(s).
Comments
Effective April 1, 2023, the pay scale for this position is $51.27 to $64.04
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.