The Department of Psychology, University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to work within the Psychology Training Clinic for a six-week period replacing a staff psychologist on leave. The Psychology Training Clinic serves as a primary placement for clinical training of graduate students in the Doctor of Psychology program.  The psychologist will work solely within the psychology clinic supervising first- and second year PsyD students completing assessment and intervention practica. The psychologist will report directly to the Director of Clinical Training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary responsibility is supervision of first- and second-year graduate students in the Psychology Training Clinic

 The Psychologist will be expected to supervise the following: 

• A range of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation services for a variety of mental health needs. Clients will be children and adults associated with the university and from a range of community sources. Clients will be diverse in cultural background and in other group and personal identities
• Performing diagnostic interviews (structured and unstructured) with clients to collect relevant information which will aid in the diagnosis of mental health problems and illnesses
• Choosing, administering, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests to assess cognitive abilities, achievement levels, attention abilities, emotional functioning, personality functioning, and mental health disorders within scope of practice
• Creating comprehensive psychological reports which integrate all relevant material and provide useful recommendations to the client and other systems
• Development and implementation of treatment plans
• Maintaining and protecting confidential records and case reporting consistent with policy, procedures, and ethical standards, as part of the case management process   
• Performing other duties as required to facilitate the functioning of the Psychology Training Clinic and training of graduate students, which includes but is not limited to contributing to day to day functioning of the clinic

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be registered psychologist in good standing with the PEI Psychology Registration Board

In addition, applicants must have:

• A foundation of knowledge and / or experience that will allow for the development and delivery of highly competent clinical supervision of psychology graduate students providing mental health treatment and psychological assessment services
• Considerable experience in independent practice, including knowledge of the processes and procedures which characterize an independent psychology clinic
• Demonstrated substantive knowledge of, and practice in, conceptualization, assessment and evidence based therapeutic approaches to mental health treatment
• Demonstrated effective professional skill including: time management, interpersonal skills, oral and written skills, effective team building skills, collaborative and consultative practice skills; and a
• Working knowledge of: Mental Health Act, DSM , FOIPP, Consent to Treatment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Child Protection Act, Psychologists Act and other legislative frameworks as needed
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists and PEI Psychologists Registration Board Code of Conduct
• Demonstrated strengths in clinical work with cultural and other group and personal diversities
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to beginning employment