Psychologist PhD
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Registered doctoral Psychologist with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)
- PhD Internship Training from a CPA accredited (or equivalent) residency required
- 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
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Nice To Haves
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical psychology services to children and youth.
- Conduct psychological assessments, psychometric testing, and diagnostic services.
- Provide treatment and consultation.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide clinical supervision to practicum students and residents.
- Provide input into program development, planning, and evaluation.
Benefits
- Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
