Psychologist PhD

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Regina

Position #: V16668

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, Posted until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Mental Health and Addictions

City/Town: Regina

Department: Mental Health Clinic

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - PhD $56.568 to $69.012

Travel Required: No

Job Description:

Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist PhD provides a complex range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population. The incumbent provides program consultation and co-ordination, evaluation of clinical interventions, preceptor students in formal clinical practicum, and provides professional and public education regarding mental health and addiction issues and resources. As a practitioner, acts as a resource for other professionals for mental health and addiction in the community.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Experience

One year (post-doctorate) recognized experience in working within community mental health and addiction services.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and interventions; addiction and harm reduction strategies required to enable clients to sustain stability.
Knowledge of and ability to select, administer, and interpret a comprehensive range of psychological tests; ability to utilize computerized assessment and interpretation software packages.
Broad knowledge of community resources including treatment programs and support agencies is essential.
Demonstrated experience working with mental health and addiction community outreach and competence in delivering mental health and addiction crisis interventions.
Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of intervention strategies (individual and group) for individuals with mental health and addiction problems in a community based setting, including, but not limited to: assessment, diagnose, triage, treatment, case management.
Demonstrated ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty across a wide range of clinical presentation and formulate evidence based intervention.
Demonstrated cultural competency skills.
Knowledge of Recovery philosophy.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-motivated manner, ability to respond under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act.
Excellent consultation and public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships.
Excellent interpersonal competence including effective problem solving; workload management and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to prepare reports in a clear concise and timely manner. Ability to provide public presentations.
Demonstrated ability to enter and retrieve data in a computer database system.

Other Information

Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Must have a valid driver’s license. Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
Basic computer skills
Ability to work flexible hours; including an ability to work day, evening and weekend shifts based on operational needs
Must be eligible for registration or have current practicing registration with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists with an Authorized Practice Endorsement.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist PhD provides a complex range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population. The incumbent provides program consultation and co-ordination, evaluation of clinical interventions, preceptor students in formal clinical practicum, and provides professional and public education regarding mental health and addiction issues and resources. As a practitioner, acts as a resource for other professionals for mental health and addiction in the community.

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