Psychologist I

Alberta Health Services

3mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Red Deer

Requirements

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).
Completion of one of the following programs: master's degree in Psychology; master's degree in Social Work (clinical specialization), master's degree in marriage and family therapy including education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy; master's degree in Occupational Therapy including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy; master's degree in Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy.
All applicants are to be registered with a regulating body under the Health Professions Act.
May be required to work out of Red Deer Provincial building, Red Deer Regional Hospital, Michener Bend (Protective Safe House and Step Up Step Down), and eventually the new Center of Excellence.
This candidate is required to have knowledge and minimum 5 years post-graduate experience working with children, youth, and families, be flexible and adaptable to program and clients changing needs as well as be motivated to learn and develop clinical skills and teach/mentor students and other team members, understanding the complex relationships between the youth's physical, emotional, mental, developmental, and spiritual health.
Five years post graduate experience working with children, youth, and families with complex needs required.

Responsibilities

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.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Psychologist I position?

The primary focus of the Psychologist I position is to provide psychological services to patients and their families, including psychological screening, assessment, diagnosis, interventions, and consultation within the Step Up Step Down (SUSD) program for youth ages 13-17.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

The required qualifications include a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field from an accredited university, and eligibility for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Additionally, applicants must have a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience working with children, youth, and families.

Is there a specific age group that the Psychologist I will be working with?

Yes, the Psychologist I will primarily work with youth ages 13-17 who are enrolled in the Step Up Step Down program.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred applicants will have five years of post-graduate experience working with children, youth, and families with complex needs.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The work schedule consists of 7.75-hour shifts, primarily during the day, with 8 shifts per cycle and days off on Saturday and Sunday.

Where will the Psychologist I be primarily located?

The primary location for the Psychologist I will be within the Step Up Step Down Youth Addiction and Mental Health program, with potential work out of various sites including the Red Deer Provincial building and the new Center of Excellence.

Will there be opportunities for supervision or mentorship in this position?

Yes, the Psychologist I may be responsible for providing supervision to psychometrists, provisional psychologists, and master's level psychology students, as well as mentoring team members.

Are there any specific skills or knowledge required for this job?

The candidate must have knowledge of and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy, along with an understanding of the complex relationships between a youth's physical, emotional, mental, developmental, and spiritual health.

Is the position full-time or part-time?

The position is a regular part-time role with a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 0.80.

What is the salary range for the Psychologist I position?

The salary range for the Psychologist I position is from $43.38 to $57.63 per hour.

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