Come work as a Regional Practice Lead with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Regional Practice Lead - Psychology Professional Practice to join the Allied Health team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Regional Practice Lead with VCH you will:

• Work in a team based environment and be charged with providing practice leadership and expertise for Psychologists across the continuum of acute, rehabilitation, community, residential and tertiary care across Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Participate in the planning and coordination of Psychology services, practice standards, goals and objectives in conjunction with designated management and other team members, and collaborating on various staffing and quality control issues.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance on areas related to psychology practice, research and education, practice teaching and knowledge translation.
• May provide Psychological assessment and treatment as required.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of a Doctoral level program in Psychology.
• Six (6) years recent, related experience including two (2) years experience in a leadership capacity in clinical psychology including therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation service or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of psychology treatment and empirically supported treatment methods and tools including cognitive therapy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standards of practice and regulations for Psychology as established by the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legislation as pertaining to psychology practice
• Comprehensive knowledge and expertise of psychology assessment including semi-structured diagnostic assessment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader, mentor, coach and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, work direction and training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of leadership approaches and strategies
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, co-workers, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.  Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.