Psychologist, Victoria

Job Overview Victoria Johnson Street Health Centre - Access&Community Services (VJSHC) - Victoria, BC V8W 1M8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required.

Shift Start Time/End Time: 08:30‑16:30

Vacancy Type: Regular FT

Salary Range: $56.02– $69.98 per hour

Paid FTE: 1.0

Planned Start Date: Jun. 1 2026

Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the psychologist provides psychological services including individual and group therapy, psycho‑diagnostic and clinical assessments, and psychotherapy services to a specialized population across community, inpatient, and emergency settings. Services are delivered using a variety of modalities in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and clinical policies and practices. The psychologist supports individuals who are unhoused, experiencing mental health and substance use issues, and those with traumatic brain injury or developmental disability. The psychologist contributes to organizational and departmental objectives in line with standards of practice, Island Health policies, and safety and quality protocols.

Travel may be required. Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; and

Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist; and

Minimum of five (5) years recent related experience working with adult clientele in mental health and addictions facility or related field. Specific expertise and experience in psychological assessment with severely mentally ill or behaviour disordered patients is essential; and

Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis intervention, urgent response, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; and

Valid BC Driver's license.

Skills and Abilities Communication:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff and multi-disciplinary teams using verbal, written and computer-based communication. Ability to utilize conflict resolution skills to promote collaboration and effective problem-solving in multi-disciplinary settings.

Judgment:

Demonstrated ability to exercise good professional judgment with empathy, tact and integrity when dealing with patients and their families/caregivers. Ability to promote culturally safe, patient focused care by incorporating an understanding of cultural and spiritual beliefs and preferences, patient advocacy and social justice concerns to enhance service provision and decision making.

Teamwork:

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

Organization:

Demonstrated ability to independently organize work, set objectives, problem-solve and establish priorities in a complex, continuously changing environment. Manages time and resources effectively to consistently complete tasks with accuracy in the interest of ensuring effective and timely delivery of services.

Equipment:

Demonstrated ability to operate equipment including computerized systems, Microsoft Office Suite applications and clinical software programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.

Physical Ability:

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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