Psychologist II

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Psychologist II for the Foothills Medical Centre. In this role, you will provide advanced clinical services, work collaboratively with teams, and engage in program development to support patients with complex needs. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Psychology and have experience in psychotherapeutic interventions.

Qualifications

• Completion of doctoral degree in Psychology from CPA or APA accredited program.
• Active registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
• Experience in psychotherapeutic intervention with adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical services including assessment and intervention.
• Consult and collaborate with interprofessional teams.
• Lead and participate in program and policy development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

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Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is an Acute Care hospital with over 1,100 beds. It is the Trauma Centre for Southern Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan. FMC has a Neuro Tertiary Unit as well as most In-Patient Neurological services in Calgary. The present caseload for this position is in Tertiary Neuro Rehab (Unit 58), with the potential for coverage on any unit/service as required. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team. Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment. Effective communication with a patient and family centered focus. Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrates commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles into own clinical practice. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.

Description:

As a Psychologist II, you will provide advanced clinical services (including psychological assessment, diagnosis and/or intervention), consultation and education to the interprofessional team and patients/families, and/or provides clinical leadership and coordination in an assigned program area. This is an advanced level psychology position that will allow you to work with or within teams to provide and inform services for patients with complex and multi-dimensional medical, psychological, interpersonal, environmental and/or instrumental needs. You will consult, collaborate, and enact initiatives to ensure that practices are evidence based and in alignment with psychology standards of practice and code of ethics, as well as policy, legislation and regulations. You will be expected to lead, facilitate and/or participate in program, policy, and procedure development, service planning, staff development, quality improvement and evaluation, and/or research activities as identified by the needs of the service area(s). You may provide supervision to doctoral level psychology residents, master's level interns, provisional psychologists, psychometrists and other team members.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Psychologist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: FMC Allied Health Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 30-JUN-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 11-AUG-2025 Temporary End Date: 06-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $52.34 Maximum Salary: $69.50 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of doctoral degree in Psychology in an applied area relevant to the practice setting from a Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) or American Psychological Association (APA) program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

PhD in Psychology from a recognized educational program. BLS for Health Care Providers Level C CPR certification issued within the last 12 months prior to commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in psychotherapeutic intervention with adults experiencing a neurological condition (e.g. stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury) is preferred. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a psychologist role, particularly in neurology or other health-related settings, is an asset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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