Psychologist PHD

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00718599-3
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Psychologist
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• Nurses Alumni Wing
• Department:
• Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Employment Type:
• Permanent
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• October 30, 2023
• Closing Date:
• October 30, 2024 17:00
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
  224.00 hours per 6 week rotation:
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $56.568 to $69.012 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

As part of the Adult Counseling and the Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPIP), 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, diagnostic services and treatment which will be provided in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications

• Authorized Practice Endorsement within the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists would be considered an asset
• Ph.D. Internship Training from an accredited training program
• PhD in Psychology from an accredited program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists

• Ability to work collaboratively with affiliated agencies and services
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Areas of specific emphasis may include trauma, early psychosis, and other complex mental health presentations
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in psychological assessment of adult clients with mental health and/or addictions issues including cognitive, learning and clinical
• Demonstrated knowledge of various mental disorders, their etiology and approaches to intervention
• Demonstrated skills in providing counseling and therapy to individuals, couple and groups
• Demonstrated understanding of the treatment and management of clients with mental illness including programs and interventions
• Strong written and oral communication skils and excellent organizational skills

• Field Hours
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

Position will work in both Adult Mental Health & Addictions and the Early Psychosis Intervention Program. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process.
Geographic Location: Mutli-Facility - Home Facility - Nurses Alumni Wing
Expected Start Date: November 13, 2023
FTE®: 1.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.