Layla - Current Openings
Psychologist, Clinical Advisory Board Member
remote
Anywhere in Ontario, Ontario, Canada .
part-time . October 11, 2024
Anywhere in Ontario, Ontario, Canada .
part-time . October 11, 2024
Description
Psychologist, Clinical Advisory Board Member
Location: Ontario, Remote
Commitment: Part-time (Advisory Role), up to 2 hours per month/6 hours per quarter (initial term 9 months)
Overview
Layla empowers Canadians to take greater control of their mental health, bridging the gap between wanting care and getting it. Through a client-centered approach, we make it faster to connect with the right therapist or mental health support. Today, we offer timely and personalized therapy for individuals, couples, families, group therapy, and psychological assessments. Our platform has facilitated the delivery of 100,000 therapy sessions since our founding in 2019, supported by a community of 350+ licensed Psychologists, Social Workers, and Psychotherapists across four provinces in Canada.
Layla Care is seeking an experienced psychologist to join our Clinical Advisory Board. As an advisory board member, you will provide expert guidance on clinical programs, mental health initiatives, and strategic decisions related to our mental health services. This would be a paid engagement.
Why Join Layla’s Clinical Advisory Board
Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of mental health care at Layla and contribute to meaningful change in the lives of individuals seeking support.
Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, client-centric care, and proactive approaches to mental health.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse and passionate team of mental health professionals and thought leaders.
Responsibilities
- Advisory Role: Provide clinical expertise and guidance to the team in their development and evaluation of mental health programs and services.
- Quality Initiatives: Review and advise on clinical processes and practice decisions to ensure they align with best practices and current research in psychology and mental health care.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Advise on strategies to engage stakeholders, including clients, therapists, and health care professionals, to ensure the delivery of client-centric mental health care.
- Ethical and Legal Standards: Advise the team to help ensure that all programs and services comply with ethical, regulatory, and professional standards in psychology.
- Research and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and research in psychology, contributing innovative ideas that can be integrated into Layla’s services.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.); Licensed to practice in Ontario
- Clinical Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of clinical experience in a mental health setting, with a focus on psychotherapy, diagnostic mental health assessments, and evidence-based interventions
- Experience providing clinical supervision
- Combination of work experience in public & private healthcare environments, including private practice
- Knowledge of ethics in the psychology field
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health care
- Ability to work proactively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to foster innovation and best practices in mental health
How to Apply:
To apply please follow this link to submit your resume indicating your reason for interest in the position.
Select candidates will be invited to a screening call followed by a video interview (if selected to continue after the screening call).
Expected start date: Early December 2024, with flexibility to start sooner
At Layla, one of our core values is to promote diversity. We welcome applications from a broad range of candidates including those with non-traditional backgrounds as well as non-Canadian experience. If you’re unsure about your qualifications for this position, we’d still encourage you to apply.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the work we do, a background check is required as a condition of engagement.
Layla welcomes applications from candidates with differing abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage in the selection process.