Provincial Professional Practice Consultant - Psychology

Job Description

Location: Any location in NLHS

Position: Provincial Professional Practice Consultant - Psychology
"Subject to Classification Review"
Professional Practice
Permanent, Full-Time
09779POS
Hours: 70 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days)
Salary: HL-25 ($86,470 - $112,411 per annum)
Competition Number: 2024005310
Posted Date: 25 July 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
This position reports to the Provincial Director of Professional Practice - Allied Health. The Provincial Professional Practice Consultant for psychology supports practice integrity of Clinical Psychologists, Coordinator of Clinical Training for Psychology, Psychometrists, Clinical Sexologist, Music Therapists, and Art Therapists in NLHS. This position is a support to NLHS managers that have Psychology, Sexology, and Creative Arts Therapy staff in the clinical programs and divisions throughout the province. This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and evaluation of structures that support professional practice through a Professional Practice Model as well as the psychology operational plans in line with the NLHS strategic directions. The incumbent develops and fosters collaborative relationships with programs/departments to ensure client-centered care and best practices. They work closely with psychologists, creative arts therapists, sexologists, and managers in areas such as workforce planning, orientation, accountability, workload, clinical documentation, research, resource allocation, outcome measures, advanced practice, and scopes of practice. They work with managers and clinical psychology leaders to identify any policies and continuing professional development and research opportunities to support professional practice. Their leadership and expertise are shared with councils, committees, interprofessional projects, and working groups. The PPC - Psychology also liaises with outside agencies such as educational institutions, professional colleges/associations, unions, and the Department of Health and Community Services.

Job Qualifications

Education
The successful applicant must be a Registered Psychologist with the NL Psychology Board.
A Doctoral degree in Psychology is required.

Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive clinical and professional leadership experience in psychology.
Previous management experience is an asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Strong knowledge of Psychology professional practice issues and standards.
Demonstrated progressive clinical, management, and leadership experience, with a focus on quality patient/resident/client care.
Demonstrated experience in building and enhancing effective partnerships.
Excellent oral and written communication and change management skills.
You possess a dynamic leadership style focused on:
Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Eastern Health's values of respect, integrity, fairness, connectedness, and excellence.
Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams.
Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes.
Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments.
Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Other
Registration with the NL Psychology Board is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Travel is required across NLHS.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment at 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an up-to-date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable, and Social Insurance Number.