Job Description

Position # 9012603

Expected Start Date: September 14, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Community Services - Public Health

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Clinical Health Psychology

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychometrician - Masters $42.48 to $51.943

Travel Required: Yes

The psychometrician - Masters, under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist, will be responsible for the completion of psychological assessment and treatment services. This will include but not be limited to the administration, scoring, and reporting of intellectual, neuropsychological, personality, and vocational test batteries and/or the completion of behavioral assessments and interviews to children/families receiving services through the program. Treatment services to be completed with training and supervision are available. Related research and support duties may also be requested

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• A masters degree in psychology

Experience

• Experience working with children with developmental delays

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities
• Knowledge in clinical theory and best practice
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in mental health/illness impacts related to children and adolescents
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to use computers and associated equipment
• Ability to develop educational resources and presentations
• Ability to provide individual, group and crisis management counselling skills
• Requires knowledge in pediatric development, assessment and treatment
• Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
• Ability to perceive and analyze problems and effect innovative solutions
• Proficient in the operation of word processing, spreadsheet and power point
• Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to maintain priorities.
• Knowledge in psychological assessments/testing with complex children and youth
• Knowledge in evidence-based approaches for children, youth and families
• Ability to facilitate educational and skill development groups

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
  
  

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.