Psychologist II - Mood, Anxiety and Psychosis Service
- Classification: Psychologist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: (RRC) PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-MAR-2019
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 15-APR-2019
- Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2020
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $50.18
- Maximum Salary: $66.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:3-5 years recent post-degree experience working with Children and Adolescents in a tertiary in-patient or out-patient setting required. Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team required. Experience working with OCD and early Psychosis required. Experience working with a range of Mood and Anxiety related disorders required. Experience working from a trauma-focused perspective required. Experience in CBT and other evidence-based practices required. Demonstrated skill and experience in diagnostic assessment and Psychometric Testing required. Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, formulation and intervention with children, adolescents and families, as well as system and navigation of Child and Adolescent Services within AHS and the community required. This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver's license and a vehicle in good working order is required. Ability to complete a differential diagnosis using DSM V required. Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative and collaborative manner with schools and other community resources required. Sound clinical and professional judgement and ability to work independently required. Must have calm, warm engaging style with proven ability to engage families and clients who can present as highly distressed and dysregulated.
Preferred Qualifications:Brain Story Certification preferred. Connect Attachment Group trained preferred. Experience in Group work preferred. Experience working with ASD preferred. Collaborative Problem Solving trained preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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