Psychologist

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 61429
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: OPEN
Closing Date: October 10, 2024
Classification: Psychologist 2
Salary: $3,468.89 to $4,482.29 bi-weekly ($90,538 to $116,987 / year)
The Ministry of Children and Family Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. Children and Family Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential. Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, for example, MA (Psychology), MSc (Psychology), MEd. (Applied Psychology or Counselling) and 2 years related experience; ORDoctorate in Psychology.

Requirements:

• Special Requirements: Good Standing Member of the College of Alberta Psychologists and Chartered Psychologist Designation.

• You must be a Registered Psychologist.You must have a Class 5 Valid Driver’s License.

Assets:

• Experience working with clients who have mental health challenges and/or clients who are victims or perpetrators of sexual abuse, is preferred.
• Experience in individual and group therapy.
• Experience providing therapeutic interventions with youth and their families, experience with trauma informed interventions and the neurobiology of trauma and attachment disorders.
• Experience completing psychological assessment reports as required/determined by above assessments, includes Secure Services forensic risk assessments.

• Knowledge and experience with Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) is an asset.Current Certification in First Aid with CPR and Suicide Intervention.

• Note:
  Candidates who have interviewed for a Psychologist position in the last 6 months and have not qualified may not be invited for an interview.
  Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your strong psychological and clinical assessment skills working within a multi-disciplinary team of professionals focused on making a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families? If so, then we want to hear from you! The Provincial Campus Based Care (PCBC) is a program for youth ages 12-17 experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological, mental health and behavioral challenges. You will be a key player in the expansion of programming and services which will include implementation of Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT).

The Psychologist will also work with other Psychologists across the Provincial Campus Based Care (PCBC). Some of your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with Multi-Disciplinary Team in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans and ensuring that proper monitoring mechanisms are in place. Drawing upon your strong assessment abilities, you will conduct psychological assessments which involves interviews with youths to determine their mental state and making provisional diagnosis, where applicable, with recommendations for further assessment and or treatment.

• You will be involved with identifying strategies and using a variety of therapeutic approaches that will be used in individual, group, and family therapy.This role may also include a supervisory component where you will be expected to supervise Psychologist 1’s, University Practicum Students and provisional Psychologists in a manner that provides the best possible service in accordance with parameters of the position. You will have the opportunity to support staff in building their capacity in their practice approach, analysis of information and theory/research to practice.

• To be successful in this position, you must demonstrate strong leadership, critical thinking skills and ability to work within in a multi-disciplinary setting. You will have related theoretical knowledge of childcare practice; assessment, treatment, and behavioral management, as well you will draw upon your exceptional written and verbal communication skills to be effective relationships with others.
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To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Mindfulness and Self-reflection: Being intentionally aware, focused, and present in the moment; continuously assessing, without reaction and judgment, one’s emotions and actions to guide one’s thinking and behavior.
• Outcome Oriented: Maintaining a working knowledge of the CIPF Principles, CI outcomes and priorities. Demonstrates the ability to lead with a focus on CI outcomes and ensure the work of one’s team is in alignment with these outcomes. Demonstrates commitment to the CI outcomes and priorities by role modeling responsibility for decisions and accountability for results.
• Engaging Others: Building a foundation of trust and respect to engage staff and inspire, empower, support, coach, and mentor. Building relationships individually and as a team to create a positive working environment and to achieve the best possible CI outcome.
• Leading Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate ability to seek out opportunities for innovation and creatively problem solve. Support staff through implementing organizational initiatives. Operate with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to implement learnings and achieving outcomes for children and families.
• Enabling others Growth and Development: Guiding others to strengthen their professional ability and clinical practice and fostering a climate of learning and self-reflection.
• Communication: Engaging in and fostering active listening, creating an atmosphere of respect and positive problem solving. Ensuring one’s verbal and non-verbal communication is congruent. Demonstrating an awareness of the impact of one’s communication in both oral and written form