Psychologist PhD

Position #: 130706
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined: Posted Until Filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs - Specialized Youth Programs
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - PhD $66.185 to $80.744
Travel Required: No
Job Description: This Psychologist will work under the direction of the Coordinator of the Young Offender program. The incumbent will provide assessment, treatment and consultation services to young offenders who engage in aggressive/violent behaviours. The Psychologist will seek to develop innovative responses to the young offender's needs and issues. The incumbent will work in conjunction with other young offender staff and agencies to develop evident based interagency services for identified youth and their families. Additional responsibilities may include participation in program development and evaluation, student supervision and working in collaboration with staff on the young offender program from other departments within Saskatoon Health Region. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education

• PhD in Clinical Psychology

Licenses

• Registered Psychologist (RPsych)

Competencies

• Advanced - Assessment skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Basic - Case management skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in diverse cultures, values and traditions
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Experience in providing feedback to professionals on assesssments an asset
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
• Experience in preparing reports for the court an asset
• Experience testifying in court and dealing with the justice system an asset
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/