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

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