Job Description

Position # 9000514

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatchewan Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: Clinical Psychology

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 224.00 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - Masters $44.093 to $53.916

Travel Required: Yes

The incumbent will provide Psychology services to a primarily adult population. These services will be delivered through a combination of direct services, consultation, community resource development and education. The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. The Psychologist – Masters reports directly to the Chief Psychologist/Director Forensic Services or his/her designate.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• A masters degree in psychology

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to provide public/educational presentations
• Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to perceive and analyze problems and effect innovative solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in psychological assessments of adult clients
• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with clients
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Ability to administer and interpret psychological tests
• Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
• Ability to provide psychological consultations to the team, community, & schools
• Ability to facilitate educational and skill development groups
• Knowledge in clinical theory and best practice

Other Information

• Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Supervised training in assessment, differential diagnosis and intervention

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.