Psychologist PhD

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

141d • $57 - $69

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
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Knowledge in evidence based models of treatment intervention and application
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced work environment with complex cases
• Knowledge in child development, family systems theory and attachment theory
• Knowledge of the DSM-5
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to diagnose based on the DSM-V
• Ability to establish effective treatment relationships with clients
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to use a variety of interventions/programs
• Ability to administer and interpret psychological tests
• Knowledge in differential diagnoses to support treatment of children and youth
• Ability to provide psychological services to children within an acute setting
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide culturally competent, client & family centered & strength based care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge in statistical reporting, research and analysis
• Ability to provide psychological consultations to the team, community, & schools
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as CBT,DBT,MI & Stages of Change
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists

Nice To Haves

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical psychology services to children and youth referred through the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Provide psychological assessments, psychometric testing, diagnostic services, treatment and consultation
• Work effectively with minimal supervision in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and relevant community stakeholders
• Provide clinical supervision to clinical psychology practicum students and/or clinical psychology residents
• Provide input into program development, planning and evaluation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree