Psychologist I
- Classification: Psychologist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Rocky Mountain Program, Forensic Assessment and Outpatient Services
- Primary Location: Calgary Corrections Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-AUG-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 26-AUG-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Registration with CAP, if provisional status, preferred to have supervision arranged. 3-5 Years prior experience in an acute mental health setting. 3-5 years prior experience in a Community Mental Health setting. Experience providing therapy and psychosocial interventions essential (group and individual). Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting required. Must have authorization to perform restricted activities. Solid interpersonal communication skills, interviewing techniques and writing skills required. Formal training or practical experience utilizing CBT, DBT, Group Psychotherapy, Family therapy &/or other endorsed forms of therapy is required. In-Depth knowledge of mental health / Mental Illness required. NVCI. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience providing Sexual Offender treatment in an inpatient or community setting. Experience in a Forensic mental health setting preferred. Experience providing Sexual Offender treatment in a community setting preferred. Current CPR an asset. Current working knowledge of Sexual Offender risk assessment tools preferred. ATSA certification preferred. Experience working within a correctional institution & or with a forensic population 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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