Psychologist PHD

Job Details

RHA Job Number:
GO-00716410-1
Number of Vacancies:
1
Profession:
Psychologist
Organization:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Facility Name:
Saskatoon City Hospital
Department:
Kinetik
Employment Type:
Permanent
Employment Term:
Full Time
Posting Date:
May 1, 2023
Closing Date:
May 1, 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

Kinetk is a tertiary level intervention program for clients with musculoskeletal injuries. The program features strong collaboration across disciplines, an evidence based approach to practice, and priority for staff education and training. Clients/patients are often experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, loss/change, family, and marital issues, pain and health behavior. This will encompass psychological and vocational assessment and treatment services provided within a multidisciplinary team.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited (CPA or APA) program
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
  • Successful completion of a CPA and/or APA accredited pre-doctoral internship program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrate broad assessment, treatment, and consultation expertise in the area of psychological factors on health, particularly in physical rehabilitation
  • Demonstrated clinical assessment and therapy skills in the area of major mental disorders.
  • Knowledgeable in the field of health psychology and pain management.
  • Specific interest and training (or wiliness to train) in application to biofeedback pain.

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: May 8, 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.