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.
Required Qualifications
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.
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.