Job Description

Location: Dr. L. A. Miller Center

Regional Professional Practice Consultant - Psychology
Professional Practice
Permanent, Full Time
09779POS
Hours 70 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days) Salary HL-25 ($84,773 - $110,205 per annum) Competition Number 2023003820 Posted Date 19 June 2023 Closing Date Open until filled

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
This position reports to the Regional Director of Professional Practice. The Regional Professional Practice Consultant for psychology supports practice integrity of over 56 Clinical Psychologists, 1 Coordinator of Clinical Training for Psychology, 5 Psychometrists, 1 Clinical Sexologist, 6 Music Therapists and 2 Art Therapists in Eastern Health. This position is a support to managers in Eastern Health that have Psychology, Sexology, and Creative Arts Therapy staff in the clinical programs and divisions throughout the region. 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 Eastern Health strategic directions. The incumbent develops and fosters collaborative relationships with programs/departments to ensure client-centered care and best practices. He/she works closely with psychologists, creative arts therapists, sexologists, and managers in areas such as hiring and workforce planning, orientation, accountability, workload, clinical documentation, research, resource allocation, outcome measures, advanced practice, and scopes of practice. He/she works with managers and clinical psychology leaders to identify any policies and continuing professional development and research opportunities to support professional practice. His/her 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, other health authorities 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)
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 the Health Region and between sites in St. John's.

Please submit your resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrates how you meet required qualifications.

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

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 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: [email protected]. 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 [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health 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.