Psychologist PhD

Position #: 176206

Expected Start Date: To be determined - Open until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Adult Clinical Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - PhD $66.185 to $80.744

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Psychologist will be responsible for the provision of services to adults who are experiencing significant distress or dysfunction related to mental disorder, trauma, cumulative stress or problems in living. Clinical services will include psychological assessments including psychological testing, diagnostic services and treatment which will be provided in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. The psychologist may be asked to work collaboratively with more than one program area. This position will work in both Adult Mental Health & Addictions and the Early Psychosis Intervention Program. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience delivering applicable interventions

Education

• PhD in Clinical Psychology

Licenses

• Registered Psychologist (RPsych)

Memberships

• Saskatchewan College of Psychologists

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Counseling skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in demographics and culture in within the SHA
• Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
• Knowledge of the treatment and management of clients with mental illness
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to provide counseling and therapy to individuals, couples and groups
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Knowledge in counselling practices for concurrent mental health/substance abuse
• Knowledge in various mental disorders, etiology, treatment and intervention
• Knowledge in social and cultural practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Knowledge in psychological assessment and treatment methods and tools
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Authorized Practice Endorsement within the SKCP would be considered an asset

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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