Psychologist PhD

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Regina; On-site; CAD 56,568 - 69,012; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Psychologist PhD to provide comprehensive mental health services within a community setting in Regina. This full-time role involves screening, assessment, treatment, and education on mental health and addiction issues. Candidates must have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and post-doctoral experience in community mental health. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of psychological interventions are essential. The position also requires effective communication and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• One year of recognized experience in community mental health.
• Must have current registration with Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, triage, assessment, treatment, and case coordination services.
• Evaluate clinical interventions and provide program consultation.
• Deliver public education regarding mental health and addiction.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health disorders

Knowledge of addiction and harm reduction strategies

Psychological testing expertise

Interpersonal competence

Cultural competency skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Position #: V16668
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, Posted until Filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: Mental Health and Addictions
City/Town: Regina
Department: Mental Health Clinic
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - PhD $56,568 to $69,012
Travel Required: No
Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description

Under the direction of a Program Manager and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Psychologist PhD provides a complex range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population. The incumbent provides program consultation and co‑ordination, evaluation of clinical interventions, preceptor students in formal clinical practicum, and provides professional and public education regarding mental health and addiction issues and resources. As a practitioner, acts as a resource for other professionals for mental health and addiction in the community.

Education

• PhD in Clinical Psychology

Experience

• One year (post‑doctorate) recognized experience in working within community mental health and addiction services.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and interventions; addiction and harm reduction strategies required to enable clients to sustain stability.
• Knowledge of and ability to select, administer, and interpret a comprehensive range of psychological tests; ability to utilize computerized assessment and interpretation software packages.
• Broad knowledge of community resources including treatment programs and support agencies is essential.
• Demonstrated experience working with mental health and addiction community outreach and competence in delivering mental health and addiction crisis interventions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of intervention strategies (individual and group) for individuals with mental health and addiction problems in a community based setting, including, but not limited to: assessment, diagnose, triage, treatment, case management.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, implement and evaluate areas of client difficulty across a wide range of clinical presentation and formulate evidence based intervention.
• Demonstrated cultural competency skills.
• Knowledge of Recovery philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self‑motivated manner, ability to respond under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act and Health Information Protection Act.
• Excellent consultation and public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal competence including effective problem solving; workload management and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to prepare reports in a clear concise and timely manner. Ability to provide public presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to enter and retrieve data in a computer database system .

Other Information

• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours; including an ability to work day, evening and weekend shifts based on operational needs
• Must be eligible for registration or have current practicing registration with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists with an Authorized Practice Endorsement.