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

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.