Psychologist I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Presencial; CAD 69.000 - 92.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Royal Alexandra Hospital seeks a Psychologist I to deliver psychology services in the Adult Bariatric Surgical Clinic. You will perform assessments, provide education, and lead psychotherapy groups for bariatric patients, collaborating with internists, psychiatrists, nurses, dietitians and social workers.

The role emphasizes CBT and educational approaches, with involvement in program development and potential supervision of students or psychometrists within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Psychology or related field.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).
• CPR (BCLS) – Level C required; PhD preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide standard psychology services within established standards and policies.
• Perform psychological screening, assessment, interventions, and education.
• Lead or co-lead psychotherapy groups for bariatric patients; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Conhecimentos

Group therapy

Assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication of findings

Formação

Master's degree in Psychology

CPR (BCLS) – Level C

PhD preferred

CAP registration or eligible

Descrição da vaga

Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is a fast-paced inpatient and outpatient acute care facility treating patients from a variety of backgrounds and locations across the province. This position's primary responsibility is to provide mental health service to the Adult Bariatric Surgical Clinic in the Outpatient Department. The incumbent will perform individual assessments and consultations as well as lead and/or co-lead psychotherapy groups of bariatric clients preparing for bariatric surgery. Using predominantly cognitive behavioural therapy and an educational approach, the successful candidate will share strategies and challenges to develop individual treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team consisting of: Internists, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Registered Dieticians, and Social Workers. Additionally, the incumbent will bring ingenuity and creativity into play in order to further develop the treatment program. The RAH Psychology team may also be involved in providing service to other clinical areas if required.

Description:

As a Psychologist I, you will work with or within teams to provide a range of standard level psychology services to patients and their families within the established standards, directives, and policies for the work environment. Your services may include psychological screening and/or assessment, diagnosis, interventions, rehabilitation, prevention and promotion, as well as educational activities. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals in planning and implementing services that align with best practices and ethical and professional standards. You will provide input to the interprofessional team related to psychological factors, barriers and dynamics that influence client treatment planning, participation, outcomes and team functioning, and consult and collaborate with teams and community services.Your duties may also include providing supervision to psychometrists, provisional psychologists and/or masters level psychology students, and providing input into program, policy and/or procedure development in addition to participating in formal research initiatives.

• Classification: Psychologist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: RAH bariatric surgical clinic
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $50.29
• Maximum Salary: $66.82
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Psychology in an applied area relevant to the practice setting from an accredited university program.Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).Applications from Provisional Psychologists may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Clinical and/or Educational Psychology and CPR (BCLS) – Level C are required. A PhD is preferred. Chartered Psychologist designation (or eligible for Chartering) in the province of Alberta with the College of Psychologists (CAP) is mandatory. Recent experience in an acute/chronic mental health care setting is required. Demonstration of excellent assessment, organization, patient care skills and an ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner is necessary. Ability to lead group therapy and work closely with a multidisciplinary team is essential. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are a must. Specialized training in evaluation/counselling of obese clients or eating disorders is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Responsible to provide proof of active registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and to maintain registration throughout the duration of employment