Psychologist Masters
About The Position
Reporting to the Director of Child & Youth Services, the incumbent provides expert consultation and services to children/youth up to age 19 with ASD/suspected ASD. Using an evidence-based practice approach, the incumbent receives and processes referrals, screen/triage cases, coordinate and contribute to assessment/diagnosis of ASD, facilitate development of individualized program plans/monitor progress, and facilitate and enhance coordination of treatment services/programs for ASD children and youth. The incumbent provides clinical supervision to Child & Youth staff and is an expert consultant to parents, professionals, educators/service providers. The incumbent works within the practice principles of the MHAS' program management model and the Framework and Action Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorders Services in SK. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Requirements
- Master of Psychology (MPsych)
- Registered Psychologist (RPsych)
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
- Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
- Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with ASD children, youth, and their families an asset
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- Provides expert consultation and services to children/youth up to age 19 with ASD/suspected ASD.
- Receives and processes referrals, screen/triage cases
- Coordinate and contribute to assessment/diagnosis of ASD
- Facilitate development of individualized program plans/monitor progress
- Facilitate and enhance coordination of treatment services/programs for ASD children and youth.
- Provides clinical supervision to Child & Youth staff
- Expert consultant to parents, professionals, educators/service providers.
