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Saskatoon, SK | Canada
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$56.568 to $69.012 (5 step range)
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Employer Name:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
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Health Careers in Saskatchewan
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Description
Employer Job Number: GO-00746840-3
Facility: Royal University Hospital
Job Description: The Psychologist is an integral member of the Seniors Health & Continuing Care Team. Reporting to the manager of Seniors' Health and Continuing Care (SHCC), this position is responsible for the provision of clinical and consultative services for individuals with responsive/protective behaviours due to their diagnosis or environment. Strategies and recommendations may support the individuals, their family, and both professional and non-professional team members within the Seniors' Health and Continuing Care portfolio. Responsibilities include completing clinical assessments, making recommendations, and care planning to develop a problem-solving approach to understanding behaviour symptoms and triggers for team members. This may include developing mechanisms and strategies to effectively manage the behaviours, support the implementation and evaluate of programs that are available for these individuals and participate in planning/developing services and programs to meet current and future needs. Formal education, clinical in-services, support and ongoing follow up may be required. All services in the Seniors+ Health and Continuing Care portfolio are developed within a client centred/ resident directed framework. This means that the individual's experience is paramount in any decision making. Consultation with clients, residents and families receiving care is a requirement. This position is key in supporting safe environments ensuring outcomes of all programs, initiatives
Required Qualifications
Ability to travel to urban and rural areas required
Eligibility for and attainment of the Approved Practice Endorsement from the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.
Must possess a valid driver's license and vehicle
PhD in Clinical Psych
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