Director Forensic Services and Chief Psychologist
About The Position
The Director Forensic Services/Chief Psychologist is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to the Executive Director Primary Health Care NWN, the Director is responsible for contributing to the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs. The Director supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Director demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Director must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Director will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.
Requirements
- A recognized Doctorate in Psychology
- 7 years experience in the provision of psychology services
- Experience in strategic planning
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable
- Advanced - Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
- Advanced - Critical thinking skills
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Capability to develop coalitions: build partnerships/networks to create results
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Knowledge in healthcare system in Saskatchewan and across Canada
- Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Ability to instruct, collaborate and evaluate performance
- Knowledge of the diversity of cultures, values and traditions
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Knowledge in principles of patient and family centered care
- Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
Responsibilities
- Contributing to the development and achievement of strategy by articulating gaps and needs.
- Supporting strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same.
- Demonstrating strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture.
- Working cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations.
- Developing partnerships and working closely with system and community partners.
Benefits
- $25,000 recruitment incentive
- up to $10,000 in relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
