Title: Primary Care Registered Psychologist
Location: Calgary AB CA
Type: Part-time
Workplace: Hybrid remote
Job Description:
Status: Part-time, Temporary (one year)
Vacancies: One
FTE: 0.6
Location: Calgary Zone
Benefits: Yes
The Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (CWC PCN) is a non-profit organization committed to a healthier future. We work alongside more than 475 family doctors to provide support for continuous health care.
We are seeking a Primary Care Registered Psychologist (PCRP) to provide comprehensive, quality mental health treatment to patients in a primary care setting. The PCRP is a member of an interprofessional healthcare team utilizing collaboration, innovation, and teamwork in the provision of primary care services that support the Patient's Medical Home model (PMH) within the CWC PCN.
This role is primarily a work from home position with occasional in-person responsibilities; therefore, the successful candidate must be located within the Calgary Zone or the surrounding area (e.g., Cochrane, Canmore, Airdrie, etc.).
Registration and membership with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) in good standing is required for this role. The successful candidate must be fully registered by the start date; however, the interview process can commence while the candidate is provisional.
This temporary (one year) contract is a maternity leave cover. The role is a 0.6 FTE and the available schedule is:
Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Responsibilities
Patient-centred care
Address a wide range of mental health concerns with the goal of early identification, quick resolution, long term prevention and health promotion.
Provide intake of physician referrals for assessment of patients.
Provide patient care delivered through 30- to 50-minute consultations on a short-term basis.
Provide care through digital health technologies (e.g., telephone, video).
Screen patients for risk to self and others.
Provide crisis management, intervention and planning, to support individual patient need.
Collaborate with the physician and other allied health professionals to ensure that the patient receives comprehensive care.
Demonstrate expertise and skills to support patients presenting with:
Depression, anxiety, and stress
Stress-somatization responses
Sleep disturbances
Chronic pain
Self-management of chronic diseases and other health conditions
Occupational problems
Relationship difficulties, including marital and child and family issues
Bereavement, loss, and grief
Substance abuse
The needs of the elderly and their caregivers
Requirements
Qualifications
Education: A master's level degree in counselling psychology or a related psychology degree is required. Additional certifications in mental health and chronic disease management are an asset. Professional education related to quality improvement (QI) in the workplace and on teams is an asset.
Experience: One - two years' experience with providing care through digital health technologies (e.g., telephone, video) is required. One - two years' experience independently assessing patients with mental health conditions to determine the best options for care and treatment is required.
Clinical experience in a primary care setting is an asset. Previous experience in patient teaching and with successful QI initiatives in the workplace and on teams is an asset.
Registration: Registration and membership with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) in good standing is required. The successful candidate must be fully registered by the start date; however, the interview process can commence while the candidate is provisional.
Technical: Proficiency in computers, Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is required. Experience in and/or willingness to learn platforms such as Pomelo and digital health is required.
Background check: a clear Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector check is required to start. If you have resided outside Calgary in the past 12 months, you will need to contact the local police or RCMP detachment in your previous residential municipality to be able to obtain a full report.
BLS: A current Health Care Provider CPR certificate (BLS Provider from the Heart & Stroke Foundation) is required.
Benefits
Why work for us?
We have been recognized as an Alberta Top 80 Employer for 2024. Employees of the CWC PCN enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for health and dental benefits, health spending/wellness account, eligibility to contribute to our group RRSP plan and receive an employer match, flexible working options, generous vacation and personal time off allowances, education days, as well as professional development opportunities.
The CWC PCN is a leader in the provision of primary care through collaboration, innovation, and teamwork, creating healthy patients and satisfied providers.
The CWC PCN is committed to providing a physically, emotionally, and psychologically safe environment for all workers, patients, and visitors. We are also committed to promoting policies internally that ensure team members across the organization feel they belong and can perform to their best capacity in a supportive and respectful work environment.
Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.
The CWC PCN welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those needing an accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. To request an accommodation, please email.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting will remain open until the role is filled.
