Job Details: Clinical Psychologist

Company: Calian – Calian employs more than 600 Health Service Professionals to support the Canadian Forces at 36 bases across Canada. We offer full and part-time positions at clinics operating weekdays 7:30am - 4pm.

Description: Currently we are in need of qualified Clinical Psychologists to meet the increased demands of care for PTSD, Occupational Stress Injuries and Combat Stress Reaction which is primarily a result of members being deployed.

Length of Assignment: 2 years

Description of Project or Company/Organization:
As a key partner with the Department of National Defence, Calian is the employer of choice for civilian health care professionals. Through our Health Service Support Contract, Calian professionals work in partnership with military healthcare teams at more than 30 Canadian Forces Bases across Canada.

Job Description:
The Psychiatrist is responsible for the provision of mental health care within the Mental Health program of the Canadian Forces, to CF members and to other entitled members as per the Spectrum of Care.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing clinical leadership and consultation to mental health staff in the provision of mental health care to patients.
- Providing psychiatric consultation, follow-up and recommendations for patient case management, treatment modalities, medication management, therapeutic progress and recommendations regarding employment limitations.
- Motivating health care team and patients to perform at their optimum.
- Assisting in the identification, development and evolution of mental health programming.
- Is responsible for maintaining and conducting practice in accordance with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Canadian Psychiatry Association's Standards of Practice.
- Documenting interactions with clients in accordance with the principles of professional practice.
- Collecting and forwarding of pertinent workload data to the Program Administrative Support for mental health services
- Participating in program orientation and provides information to external inquiries as required.
- Participating in clinic meetings including client consultations and clinic administration.
- Providing or collaborating to provide a learning environment for patients and staff.

Mandatory Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited university with a degree in Medicine with acceptable specialization in Psychiatry.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
- Licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
- Current BCLS certification.

The Business and Technology Services Division of Calian augments customer workforces with flexible short and long term placements of individuals and teams, provides access to critical recruiting capabilities and delivers outsourcing services in a variety of technical and professional functions. We are proud to offer full- and part-time opportunities for IT specialists, engineers, trainers, health care providers and other qualified business and technical staff. Our five-point focus on stability, quality, confidentiality, service and opportunity make us the ideal partner to help you achieve your professional goals.

For more information please contact Alexandra da Costa at 1-877-225-4264 x227, a.dacosta@calian.com

Posting Date: Jul 22 08