Psychologist PhD

Position #: 176206

Expected Start Date: November 04, 2024

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

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - PhD $56.568 to $69.012

Job Summary: 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 neurological 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.

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience delivering applicable interventions

Education

• PhD in Clinical Psychology

Memberships

• Saskatchewan College of Psychologists

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Authorized Practice Endorsement within the SKCP would be considered an asset
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists