Psychologist PhD

Position #: 131323
Expected Start Date: To be Determined
Union: HSAS
Facility: Saskatchewan Hospital
City/Town: North Battleford
Department: Clinical Psychology
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - PhD $56.568 to $69.012
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: A clinical position working as part of assessment and treatment teams in a dynamic and growing hospital setting. This position involves the opportunity to work with individuals with chronic major mental illness and intellectual disabilities, often treatment resistant, in both the Forensic Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation departments within Saskatchewan Hospital, North Battleford. Assess the needs of the patients in the Short Term Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Extended Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Secure and Forensic Service Areas. Plan/Evaluate therapeutic individual and group programs that are consistent with patient needs and Unit objectives. Provide patient assessment and treatment plans (including behavior management programs); psychotherapy; contribute to formal and informal discussion of all cases. "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
Education

• PhD in Clinical Psychology

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
• For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
• Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

About Us

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.