Role overview

Description

Position #: 9010272

Expected Start Date:September 07, 2026

Union:HSAS

Facility:Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town:Saskatoon

Department:Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs - Childrens Services

Type:Part-time regular

FTE:0.86

Shift Information:Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 192 hours per 6 weeks

Relief:No

Float:No

Hours of Work:Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Psychologist - PhD $66.185 to $80.744

Travel Required:No

Job Description:Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent will provide clinical psychology services to children and youth referred through the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry through the behavioral health Unit and the Dubé Child and Adolescent Unit. Also, on rare occasions, be asked to support other areas of Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction Services. Clinical services will include psychological assessments, psychometric testing, diagnostic services, treatment and consultation. Will within the Behavioral Health Program as part of the multidisciplinary team in the context of a range of services to children and adolescents who are experiencing significant distress or dysfunction related to mental disorder, trauma, cumulative stress and/or problems in daily living. Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members and relevant community stakeholders. They may be asked to provide clinical supervision to clinical psychology practicum students and/or clinical psychology residents. Will occasionally provide input into program development, planning and evaluation.

Human Resources Exemption:No

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Licenses

Registered doctoral Psychologist with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)

Other Education and Training

PhD Internship Training from a CPA accredited (or equivalent) residency required

Competencies

Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Research skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the DSM-5
Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
Knowledge in evidence based models of treatment intervention and application
Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced work environment with complex cases
Ability to diagnose based on the DSM-V
Ability to establish effective treatment relationships with clients
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as CBT,DBT,MI & Stages of Change
Ability to work independently
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Knowledge in child development, family systems theory and attachment theory
Ability to administer and interpret psychological tests
Knowledge in statistical reporting, research and analysis
Ability to use a variety of interventions/programs
Provide culturally competent, client & family centered & strength based care
Knowledge in differential diagnoses to support treatment of children and youth
Ability to provide psychological services to children within an acute setting
Ability to provide psychological consultations to the team, community, & schools
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other Information

For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE)
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Valid Class 5 driver's license