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Psychologist Masters Senior

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November 21 2024
Expected expiry date: November 22 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 27420
  • Job Category Ambulatory and Outpatient Care
  • Posting Date 11/21/2024, 09:45 AM
  • Locations Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 172440

Expected Start Date: November 12, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Growth and Development Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - Masters Senior $47.619 to $58.230

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Under the direction of the Senior Psychologist (department lead) of the Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program, the incumbent will provide psychological services to children from birth to 18 years of age and their families. They will work with multi/inter/trans disciplinary teams to provide assessment, treatment, and consultation services to children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. The primary role of the psychologist is assessments for the purpose of diagnoses. The Psychologist will also be expected to provide treatment services to children who present with mental health symptoms secondary to their developmental disabilities and consultation to families and other professionals regarding developmental disabilities and mental health in the context of developmental disabilities. Additional duties related to the administration of the department (e.g. consultation on policy development); education of graduate level students, parents, and other professionals; and consultation to research projects regarding quality improvement and program evaluation will also be assigned.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Masters in School and Counselling Psychology

Licenses

  • Registered Master Psychologist with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)

Other Education and Training

  • Grad level course work specific to disabilities, peds MH, and early childhood
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level B Certificate (CPR)

Competencies

  • Writing skills
  • Research skills
  • Intervention skills
  • Teaching skills
  • Assessment skills
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of normal and abnormal family functioning
  • Knowledge of normal and abnormal development
  • Knowledge of developmental psychopathology
  • Knowledge of educational/behavioural interventions/consultations
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
  • Ability to administer standardized assessments and apply psychometric knowledge
  • Knowledge of theories of child rearing
  • Ability to use alternative assessments to accommodate client with disabilities

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Pediatric experience is an asset
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists

About Us

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.