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University of Toronto

Jul 20, 2024

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Toronto

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and is a member in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
  • Minimum six years related experience, including the provision of client intakes or assessments, crisis counselling, brief or short-term counselling to individuals, group therapy, and psycho-educational workshops.
  • Extensive experience with mental health and illness, behavioural issues, suicide risk assessment and treatment.
  • Experience in evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g. cognitive-behavioural therapy,emotion-focussed therapy, solution-focussed therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness,etc.).
  • Experience and skill in working with university-aged young adults, and individuals in crisis.
  • Keyboarding skills and working knowledge of relevant software is required (e.g. MicrosoftWord, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good judgment and sensitivity, flexibility and resourcefulness.
  • Assets (Nonessential):
  • Knowledge of university and community resources.
  • To be successful in this role you will be:
  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Diligent
  • Intuitive
  • Patient
  • Perceptive

Responsibilities

  • Conducting detailed clinical assessments used to inform diagnostic decision making
  • Making independent psychological or psychiatric diagnoses based on psychodiagnostic assessments and/or observation for the purposes of clinical triage, treatment planning,and consultation
  • Providing psychotherapy for students and making referrals to appropriate resources
  • Determining care and treatment plans for students referred to the clinic
  • Providing initial clinical support and/or psychotherapy to distressed students in crisis and making referrals to appropriate resources
  • Determining if there is a life-threatening situation, risk of self-harm or harm to others and independently applying appropriate interventions
  • Facilitating psychoeducational workshops that promote the development of coping strategies and skills
  • Following rules and procedural processes related to Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Psychologist position?

To qualify for the Psychologist position, you need to have a Ph.D. in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and be a member in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Additionally, a minimum of six years of related experience in client intakes, crisis counselling, group therapy, and psycho-educational workshops is required.

What types of therapies will I be expected to provide?

You will be expected to provide evidence-based psychotherapies, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

Will I be working with students in crisis?

Yes, as part of your responsibilities, you will provide initial clinical support and psychotherapy to distressed students in crisis and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

Is experience with university-aged young adults necessary for this position?

Yes, experience and skill in working with university-aged young adults, as well as individuals in crisis, is an essential qualification for this role.

What kind of workshops will I be responsible for facilitating?

You will facilitate psychoeducational workshops aimed at promoting the development of coping strategies and skills for students.

What software proficiency is required for this job?

You need to have keyboarding skills and a working knowledge of relevant software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What are the expected soft skills for this role?

Successful candidates will be expected to be approachable, communicative, diligent, intuitive, patient, and perceptive.

Are there any nonessential qualifications that would be considered an asset?

Yes, knowledge of university and community resources is considered an asset, though it is not essential for the position.

Will I need to comply with any regulations or acts in my work?

Yes, you will be required to follow rules and procedural processes related to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

What should I include in my application for this position?

In your application, you should include your educational qualifications, relevant experience, skills in evidence-based therapies, and any knowledge of community resources that may enhance your candidacy.

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