Psychologist PhD

Job Details

RHA Job Number:
GO-00721961-1
Number of Vacancies:
1
Profession:
Psychologist
Organization:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Facility Name:
Saskatoon City Hospital
Department:
Saskatchewan Operational Stress Injury Clinic
Employment Type:
Permanent
Employment Term:
Full Time
Posting Date:
June 20, 2023
Closing Date:
June 20, 2024 17:00
Hours of Work:
Shift Information: Days
In a 3 week rotation: 14 shifts of 8.00 hours
Rate of Pay:
$56.568 to $69.012 (5 step range)
Union:
HSAS

Job Description

The psychologist will be assigned to the Saskatchewan Operational Stress Injury Clinic (OSIC), with the responsibility for the development of psychological assessment and treatment services for patients with operational stress injuries. The psychologist will also provide consultation to the program's multidisciplinary services to patients and their families. The incumbent will be a Ph.D. psychologist with training and/or experience in the areas of assessing, treating, and providing consultation regarding the psychosocial factors related to major mental disorders, with a focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The incumbent must obtain and maintain registration with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Eligibility for and attainment of the Approved Practice Endorsement from the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited (CPA or APA) program
  • Successful completion of a CPA and/or APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program.

Experience
Supervised experience and training in the Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Assessment, treatment, and consultation expertise in areas relating to the impact of psycho-social factors on occupationally attributed mental disorders, and experience working within a multidisciplinary treatment program
  • Demonstrated clinical assessment and therapy skills in the area of major mental disorders, with emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be entered into our intensive training and mentorship program. This will include training in Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and another of the applicant's choice that is approved as suitable for the work. In addition, attendance at conferences that match the scope of our practice is paid for and encouraged. Other opportunities will be provided on an on-going basis. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process.
Expected Start Date: June 19, 2023
FTE®: 1.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.

Organization & Community

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EMPLOYER:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
COMMUNITY:
Saskatoon
HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
0
COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com/

Community Description

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.