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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00262251
Facility: ROYAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Job Description: THE PSYCHOLOGIST WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT DISTRESS OR DYSFUNCTION RELATED TO MENTAL DISORDER, TRAUMA, CUMULATIVE STRESS OR PROBLEMS IN LIVING.  CLINICAL SERVICES WILL INCLUDE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS, DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES AND TREATMENT WHICH WILL BE PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM SPANNING OVER TWO PROGRAM AREAS.
Required Qualifications

PhD in Clinical Psychology
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Access to a reliable vehicle
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with professionals, para professionals and other service providers
Other Information

Field Hours
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. First preference will be given to employees of the Saskatoon Health Region and its affiliated agencies

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in psychological assessment of adult clients with mental health and/or addictions issues including cognitive, learning, geriatric and clinical.
Demonstrated knowledge of various mental disorders, their etiology and approaches to intervention.
Demonstrated skills in providing therapy to individuals, couple and groups.
Demonstrated understanding of the treatment and management of clients with long-term mental illness including programs and interventions.

Expected Start Date: October 22, 2015
FTE: 0.50
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