Psychologist PhD

Position #: 9010272
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined - Open Until Filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Childrens Services
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.86
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 192 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: Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent will provide clinical psychology services to children and youth referred through the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry through the behavioral health Unit and the Dubé Child and Adolescent Unit. Also, on rare occasions, be asked to support other areas of Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction Services. Clinical services will include psychological assessments, psychometric testing, diagnostic services, treatment and consultation. Will within the Behavioral Health Program as part of the multidisciplinary team in the context of a range of services to children and adolescents who are experiencing significant distress or dysfunction related to mental disorder, trauma, cumulative stress and/or problems in daily living. Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and relevant community stakeholders. They may be asked to provide clinical supervision to clinical psychology practicum students and/or clinical psychology residents. Will occasionally provide input into program development, planning and evaluation.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• PhD in Clinical Psychology

Licenses

• Registered doctoral Psychologist with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)

Other Education and Training

• PhD Internship Training from a CPA accredited (or equivalent) residency required

Competencies

• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the DSM-5
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
• Knowledge in evidence based models of treatment intervention and application
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced work environment with complex cases
• Ability to diagnose based on the DSM-V
• Ability to establish effective treatment relationships with clients
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as CBT,DBT,MI & Stages of Change
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge in child development, family systems theory and attachment theory
• Ability to administer and interpret psychological tests
• Knowledge in statistical reporting, research and analysis
• Ability to use a variety of interventions/programs
• Provide culturally competent, client & family centered & strength based care
• Knowledge in differential diagnoses to support treatment of children and youth
• Ability to provide psychological services to children within an acute setting
• Ability to provide psychological consultations to the team, community, & schools
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

About Us

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