Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $52.81 - $65.96 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Mar. 23 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Sep. 17 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Coordinator and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, provides group or individual therapy in inpatient, emergency and other Mental Health, adult and community programs using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices. The psychologist will take a lead role to provide specialized psychotherapy services specific to an assigned service area.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperiencePh.D. in Clinical or Counselling Psychology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. Minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience working with adult clientele in mental health and addictions facility or related field. Experience with short-term treatment and group psychotherapy work. Specific expertise and experience with treatment in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is essential. Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis stabilization, urgent response and Borderline Personality Disorder, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, will be an important asset. Valid BC Driver's license.
Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of psychiatric disorders, Legislative Acts and Mental Health & Addictions policy.Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.Ability to deal effectively with wide range of community and facility contacts.Ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences including multi-cultural issues.Knowledge of the interactions between addictions and mental disorders. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD790.pdf Additional information for applicants This position is part of a small supportive team of psychologists, neuropsychologist, and psychometrists. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA