Psychologist - Chronic Pain/WSIB

Job Summary The Psychologist provides services in a manner consistent with KHSC Mission, Vision and Values and that reflects the core values of Patient and Family Centered Care (dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration); practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and ethical values as defined by the College of Psychologists of Ontario and other relevant professional organizations; works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to promote and foster a culture of understanding and compassion with a large patient population experiencing diverse health conditions such as chronic pain, and acute/chronic musculoskeletal injury; works to promote, restore and improve the patient's independence and self-management skills including fostering an understanding of their role in their care; assist in the development of strategies to promote wellness, increase quality of life through education, specialized programming and a holistic approach to care towards the goals of supporting return to work, school or other patient/client-identified roles, facilitating access to necessary surgical or procedural care and reducing emergency department visits, hospital admissions and specialist referrals; consults and communicates effectively with professionals, support personnel and other community agencies; advises on best evidence-based practices and ensures that assessment and treatment services are scientifically based and grounded in current research in the field of psychological practice; participates in hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient/client-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
Responsibilities Participate as a member of several interdisciplinary health care teams and collaborates in care plan decision making.
Complete appropriate documentation in compliance with professional standards and corporate policies Develop, review, update, implement and evaluate educational material and programs for patients and family members.
Provide educational experience and in-service education to physicians, nursing and other health care professionals including learners.
Maintain a high standard of personal competence through continuing education and ongoing critical evaluation of professional experience.
Participate on committees and activities of national and provincial professional associations.
Record accurate statistics of all professional activities in a workload measurement system.
Regularly review all active patients on caseload Participate in quality management activities.
Collaborate in QI and research projects within the clinical area.
Integrate clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based care and treatment in the care of patients.
Advocate forpatients through case rounds, family conferences and program development meetings.
Provide psychological assessments, psychotherapy and other treatment to patients within service level agreement.
Evaluate the plan of care and the client's progress in relation to the attainment of successful outcomes that are attainable with available resources.
Refer patients to other health care professionals or services and make recommendations to consult other medical specialties.
Carry out the controlled act of communication of a psychological diagnosis.
Qualifications Ph.D.
in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
Current Certification of Registration with the Ontario College of Psychologists, or eligibility for registration in Ontario.
Clinical experience in Chronic Pain, WSIB case management or related fields.
Demonstrated competency and experience with an appropriate range of program-specific psychological tests, measures and assessment techniques.
Demonstrated competency and experience in evidence-based psychological consultation and interventions for those experiencing chronic, complex health conditions and/or injuries Demonstrated compliance with the ethical and professional practice standards of the profession.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, to collaborate with community resources and services, and to advocate for the needs of clients.
Innovative, independent problem solving and analytical thinking ability.
Skills and experience in clinical teaching, education, and research.
Advanced oral and written communication skills Good working knowledge of relevant legislation including:
Personal Health Information Protection Act, Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Public Hospitals Act, Copyright legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software systems/databases/health information systems (e.g.
Cerner, RedCap).
Demonstrated good interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.
Experience counselling patients with complex chronic pain syndromes and related sequelae (i.e.
depression, PTSD, sexual dysfunction) preferred.
Experience counselling patients who have experienced workplace injury and return to work barriers preferred.
Experience in an ambulatory care environment preferred.
Bilingual (preferred).
Proven ability to attend work regularly.
Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.Job Type:
Full-timePay:
$61.52-$79.76 per hourExpected hours:
37.5 per weekBenefits:
Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Vision careFlexible language requirement:
French not requiredSchedule:
Day shiftWork Location:
On the road