Psychologist Masters

December 18 2024
Expected expiry date: December 25 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Yorkton, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 28954
  • Job Category Rehabilitation Services
  • Posting Date 12/18/2024, 12:03 PM
  • Locations Yorkton Regional Health Centre
  • Apply Before 12/25/2024, 10:59 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 182541

Expected Start Date: December 26, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Clinical Psychology

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 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

Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the incumbent will provide clinical supervision to all Psychologists that provide assessment, evaluations, consultation, and treatment direct clinical services to children, youth, adults and their families. This position provides psychological testing, assessment, screening, and treatment to clients. These services will be delivered through a combination of supervision, direct services, consultation, community resources development and education. This Psychologist, MA or MSC complements existing staff that provides to children, youth, adults, and their families. These services enable and assist staff to serve their areas better.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Exp. providing psychological testing, counseling/therapy services are required
  • Experience in a MH services environment providing psychological services

Education

  • Master of Clinical Psychology

Licenses

  • Registered Psychologist (RPsych)

Competencies

  • Communication skills
  • Intermediate - Assessment skills
  • Public relations skills
  • Time management skills
  • Demonstrates leadership skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Intermediate - Case management skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Intermediate - Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Intermediate - Counseling skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to utilize computerized assessment & interpretation software packages
  • Ability to work in a team setting in a postive manner
  • Ability to demonstrate appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement.
  • Ability to work under stress
  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
  • Awareness of current Mental Health and Addictions issues
  • Ability to appropriately intervene/attain intervention in emergency situations
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of HIPA
  • Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
  • Ability to administer and interpret psychological tests
  • Abilitiy to counsel in individual, families and group settings
  • Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
  • Knowledge in human behaviour, group dynamics and mental health needs of adults
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
  • Provide culturally competent, client & family centered & strength based care
  • Knowledge in quality improvement theory and methodologies
  • Knowledge in integrating mental health programming across SHA and communities

Other Information

  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
  • Travel within the region and provincially
  • For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/

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.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
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.