Psychologist

Union:  Non-Union Number of Vacancies:  1 New or Replacement Position : Replacement Site:  Central Operations - Various Altum Health Sites Department:  Altum Health Reports to:  Manager Hours:  37.5 hours per week Salary : $54.53 - $68.16 per hour Shifts:  Days; Monday - Friday Status:  Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: Open until filled As part of a large interdisciplinary team, the Altum psychologist’s role is to provide effective diagnosis and treatment, guide clients through the steps towards a full recovery and help them retrace those steps when there are setbacks. If you want to grow your skills and expand your depth of practice while working collaboratively within a large interdisciplinary team, as well as giving back to the community, this is a role to consider. If you want to see the difference you make to the well-being and lives of clients on a daily basis, while changing the face of healthcare and rehabilitation, Altum Health is your next step. The difference you will make: Psychological staff work at Altum Health with clients who have a range of mental health and/or substance issues, some with musculoskeletal injuries, concussions and other concurrent conditions. You put together broad-spectrum treatment plans. At Altum, you have the opportunity to work side-by-side with a rehabilitation team of psychotherapists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, kinesiologists and surgeons. There are difficult cases that challenge you and there are sensitive cases that require a delicate touch. Every day there are clinical learning opportunities and teaching moments. With the Circle of Care mindset as a guiding principle, you eagerly participate in quality improvement activities and perform cross-functional and cross-site duties as required. You believe in the work we do together. Our ideal candidate will have: • Demonstrated experience working with individuals recovering from motor vehicle accident-related injuries. • Proven ability to independently assess, treat, and manage MVA referrals in accordance with clinical and regulatory requirements. • Strong understanding of the rehabilitation needs and psychosocial impacts associated with motor vehicle accident injuries. What Psychologists and Psychological Associates Bring to Altum Health: • A Doctoral or Master’s degree in Psychology, from an accredited APA or CPA program with valid registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario • Completion of APPI, CPA, or CCPPP accredited internship/residency program • Competency in Clinical (required) and Rehabilitation (preferred) scopes of practice • Experience in rehabilitation with a third party payor system, assessment and intervention with acute (musculoskeletal) and chronic pain, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD and phobias, and intervention involving cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, and other empirically supported modalities What Neuropsychologists Bring to Altum Health: • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology with valid registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (i.e., C.Psych.) • Declared competency in the areas of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology (adults) or Rehabilitation Psychology (adults); with no restrictions on license to practice • Declared competence in Assessment/Evaluation/Intervention/Consultation, Teaching/Research (preferred) • At least two years’ experience conducting assessments of individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) and other neurological problems; knowledge of comorbid psychological factors in ABI • Experience in assessment, treatment and writing professional reports for third party payors preferred Your personal and professional skill set include the following: • Dedicat