LP 5B - Licensed Psychology- Amended

Posting Title
LP 5B - Licensed Psychology- Amended

Position Classification
Licensed Psychologist 5B

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$92,055.05 - $122,390.12 annually

Close Date
11/19/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Saanich Child and Youth Mental Health

Job Summary

The Team
As a member of the Saanich Child and Youth Mental Health team, you will collaborate with a dynamic group of dedicated professionals. Our team includes skilled psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, and psychiatrists, all committed to enhancing the mental health of children and youth under 19. Together, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these children and their families, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. We welcome applicants who are passionate about child mental health and eager to contribute to training future psychologists in our Canadian Psychology Association-accredited program.

The Role

As the Clinical Lead (Licensed Psychologist) for this program, you would be responsible for the integrity and quality of training residents receive through a diverse range of administrative and clinical responsibilities. These would include the ongoing organization, implementation and evaluation of this nationally accredited program, in addition to the clinical supervision of residents' work with children, youth and families.

This administrative role includes many responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following:

• ensuring adequate financial, administrative and professional support for the program
• ensuring the availability of equipment, facilities and resources
• maintaining membership with external organizations (e.g. CPA, APPIC, CCPPP)
• responsible for communication and consultation with internal and external stakeholders
• overseeing trainee recruitment, selection and retention
• advocating for social responsiveness and retention of program supervisors and students
• representing the programs interests within the South Island and CYMH
• participating in provincial/national organizations that support professional psychology training
• organizing, administering and improving the training program
• implementing program's training model; ensuring compliance with CPA accreditation standards
• leading program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
• soliciting and integrating trainee feedback and evaluation
• leading the revision and re-development of program materials and goals as needed
• monitoring trainee progress and addressing any trainee concerns
• maintaining trainee records and responding to verification requests from training sites, employers and licensing bodies as needed
• collecting, storing and managing all program data
• writing annual reports, preparing self-studies and leading accreditation site visits every 3-7 years
• liaison and collaboration with other residency programs in BC and elsewhere

In addition to their administrative responsibilities, the Clinical Lead (Licensed Psychologist) may also take on or supplement the clinical supervision of residents to ensure they are receiving high quality training that is consistent with their goals and the development of core competencies in clinical and counseling psychology. As theClinical Lead (Licensed Psychologist), you may be required to oversee the following:

• cases involving a wide range of ages (typically 4-19 years of age)
• cases involving a wide range of clinical concerns (including internalizing and externalizing concerns in addition to more severe forms of mental illness)
• a wide range of assessment approaches and foci (e.g. psychoeducational, socio-emotional, ADHD, personality, diagnostic etc)
• a wide range of treatment modalities (individual, group, family, parent) and approaches (CBT, DBT, IPT, ACT, MI, attachment based, trauma focused etc)
• work with multicultural, Indigenous and other clients representing a range of individual, social and cultural diversity factors
• the integration of ethical and professional issues into supervision

In addition to the administrative and supervisory responsibilities that directly support the residency program, the Clinical Lead (Licensed Psychologist) role has also included the recruitment and supervision of unregistered or early career psychologists in the process of registration, the supervision of solo psychologists working in remote areas of British Columbia, and the recruitment and supervision of masters and doctoral level practicum students.This position requires direct clinical practice, including carrying clients as outlined in the Job Profile.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Clinical/Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology, OR PsyD, AND *registered with, or eligible for, registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia as a Psychologist.
  • *Note: If you are registered as a psychologist in another province, equivalencies for out of province applicants may be considered by the College of Psychologists of BC. Please contact the association for registration requirements in BC.
• Completion of a psychological pre- or post-doctoral internship of 1600 hours in a child and youth mental health or hospital setting with specialization in formal psychological assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of mental health disorders.
• Experience in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
• Minimum of 4 years' full-time equivalent experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
• Preference may be given to applicants with 5 or moreyears of experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
• Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as having an Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ned.Jackson@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:

Amendment November 5th, 2024:Experience and preference statement.
AmendmentNovember 5th, 2024: Posting closing date extended toNovember 19th, 2024.
AmendmentNovember 7th, 2024: Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications will NOT be considered for this position.

The South Island Pre-Doctoral Residency Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology was established in 2003 as a pre-eminent training program for doctoral residents in clinical and counseling psychology who are seeking careers in community-based child and youth mental health.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits , amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES- A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES- You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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Job Category
Health Services, Social Services