Clinical Psychologist - Pain Clinic
- Company: Island Health
- Location: Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) Victoria, BC, CA V8R 1J8
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-08-25
Close Date
Location
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
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
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$56.02 - $69.98
Paid FTE
n/a
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
n/a
Planned Start Date
Sep. 7 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
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 Manager or designate and working as part of an interdisciplinary team. Provides consultations, assessments, group and individual therapy in the complex pain intervention/management program using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Psychologist. Experience in complex pain management or a related field preferred. Experience with short-term individual and group therapy required. Knowledge of and experience with treatment specific to crisis stabilization an asset. Driver's license valid in BC.
Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of the interactions between pain, addictions and mental disorders.
Knowledge of complex pain assessment tools, MMPI and BPI.
Exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
Ability to deal effectively with wide range of community and facility contacts.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1700.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Health Science Professionals
Affiliation/Union
HSA