Psychologist PhD
About The Position
This Psychologist will work under the direction of the Coordinator of the Young Offender program. The incumbent will provide assessment, treatment and consultation services to young offenders who engage in aggressive/violent behaviours. The Psychologist will seek to develop innovative responses to the young offender's needs and issues. The incumbent will work in conjunction with other young offender staff and agencies to develop evident based interagency services for identified youth and their families. Additional responsibilities may include participation in program development and evaluation, student supervision and working in collaboration with staff on the young offender program from other departments within Saskatoon Health Region.
Requirements
- PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Registered Psychologist (RPsych)
- Advanced - Assessment skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Basic - Case management skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
Nice To Haves
- Experience in providing feedback to professionals on assessments
- Experience in preparing reports for the court
- Experience testifying in court and dealing with the justice system
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment, treatment and consultation services to young offenders who engage in aggressive/violent behaviours.
- Develop innovative responses to the young offender's needs and issues.
- Work in conjunction with other young offender staff and agencies to develop evident based interagency services for identified youth and their families.
- Participate in program development and evaluation.
- Student supervision.
- Work in collaboration with staff on the young offender program from other departments within Saskatoon Health Region.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
