Psychologist - First-Line Adult Mental Health Services - CLSC Pierrefonds and Lac-St-Louis - Permanent - Jobs in Roxboro, QC

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Reason for Post :Vacant positionPosition Status :Permanent- Full timeWork Shifts :DayOrganization :CIUSSS de lOuest-de-l’Île-de-MontréalJob Territory :Pierrefonds-RoxboroDivision :Mental Health and Addictions Programs DirectorateService :Santé mentale adulteReference number :CAT4-21-5070Number of days :Length of Assignment :Work Schedule :Salary :Number of positions available :4Job Category :Psychology and social services professional (Psychologist/Social Worker/Psychoeducator/Community Org./etc.)Posting Start Date :2021-10-23Posting End Date :2021-11-30Description :The CIUSSS de lOuest-de-lÎle-de-Montréal is currently looking for psychologists to fill permanent positions in the First-Line Adult Mental Health Services for adults at the CLSC de Pierrefonds and the CLSC Lac-Saint-Louis (Pointe-Claire). Are available :

• Two (2) full-time positions at CLSC Lac-Saint-Louis;
• One (1) full-time position at CLSC Pierrefonds;
• One (1) part-time position at CLSC Pierrefonds;
• Other psychologist employments of indeterminate term;

The psychologists sought will be part of the multidisciplinary team of the first line of care and services in mental health. In this context, their role will consist mainly of acting as clinicians. They will also be consulted on an ad hoc basis as expert advisors by the team responsible for the pre-analysis, orientation and prioritization of requests from the GASMA (Adult Mental Health Access Centre) as well as by the other professionals on the team.The Fisrt-Line Adult Mental Health Services receive requests for treatment for an adult population experiencing a variety of mental health problems (mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, etc.). We offer short to medium term follow-ups either individually or in groups. The psychologist is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and receives support from a psychiatrist and a clinical supervisor. Our interventions are client-centered with a focus on continuous quality improvement. As a psychologist, you would be called upon to contribute to the implementation of best practices according to the needs of the clientele.As a front-line clinical psychologist, you will be called upon to :

• Conduct structured clinical assessments and standardized tools;
• Screen for certain risk factors (e.g., suicide and violence risk);
• Determine and prioritize rehabilitation and maintenance objectives for the individual;
• Design, based on the identified objectives and priorities, the steps of a psychological intervention plan;
• Define the nature of the interventions and treatments to be drawn from the CLSCs care and service offer;
• Deploy brief psychological interventions (motivational interviewing, self-management counselling, behavioural activation, problem-solving support, cognitive-behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, etc.) aimed at specific targets for people with mild to moderate (or severe and persistent but stabilized) disorders;
• Evaluate the results and effectiveness of the intervention plan by comparing the clients psychological state and functioning with the measures taken at the beginning of the intervention;
• Conduct assessments in order to consolidate gains, revise the intervention plan or close an episode of services;
• Prepare a psychological follow-up plan to ensure that services are maintained after the end of the intervention;
• Refer individuals to resources and/or follow-up intensities that are more appropriate for their needs (e.g. emergency room in case of suicidal risk).
• Act as a resource person in their field of expertise for their colleagues on the multidisciplinary team;
• Participate in the supervision of psychology trainees and the orientation of new staff;
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the care and service offer;
• Stay on top of the development of knowledge in your field of expertise and ensure the maintenance and development of your skills;
• Enrich the perspective of the multidisciplinary team by sharing your distinctive knowledge!

Grab this great career opportunity and benefit from these numerous advantages :

• The stability of a permanent job;
• The possibility of a full or part-time job for a good work/life balance;
• Four (4) weeks of vacation after one year of full-time employment;
• Thirteen (13) statutory vacations and 9.6 sick days per year of full-time employment (full-time positions only; fringe benefits are paid to part-time employees);
• Participation, with the employer, in a defined benefit pension plan to ensure a reliable retirement income;
• Group insurance protection (life, health, salary);
• Access, for the employee and his or her family, to a free employee assistance program;
• Access to ongoing training (formal training, supervision, coaching, etc.);
• Work in a collegial environment in a dynamic multidisciplinary team with a diversity of expertise and a humanistic culture;
• Extensive career development opportunities with the possibility of applying to internal job postings;
• An environment focused on teaching and research by virtue of CIUSSS affiliation with McGill University, supported by the Knowledge Transfer Service of the Direction des affaires universitaires, de lenseignement et de la recherche;
• Free parking;
• Workplaces in the suburbs near parks and a river.

Requirements :

• Hold a masters or doctoral degree in psychology or a degree deemed equivalent by a competent authority;
• Be registered as a psychologist on the Roll of the Ordre professionnel des psychologues du Québec;
• Be able to establish a therapeutic relationship with a French and English-speaking clientele;
• Have one (1) year of experience in mental health;
• Be available for a day job, including one day from 12:00 to 20:00.

Comments :We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.The West Island of Montreal IHSSUC has a program for the access to equal employment and invites natives, visible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply for positions. Persons with disabilities can share their special needs in relation to the selection process for the position requested to facilitate the study of their application.If you are applying for a mobile device (smartphone, tablet), you will receive an acknowledgment email asking you to go update your CV for your application to be considered.Quick Apply

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