Psychologist II

The Addiction and Mental Health Community Programs in the South Zone are looking to recruit a permanent part-time (0.7 FTE) psychologist II. Working across portfolios which include mobile services, outreach services, clinic-based services, hospital services and collaborative services delivered with schools and other community partners, this position will support the programs in the zone with advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and recommendations for service planning and intervention with individuals and families across the lifespan. In addition, the psychologist II will support a variety of addiction and health teams to develop comprehensive treatment planning and intervention for complex cases through consultation and program support as needed. In order to meet individuals and families where they are at, this position will require evening work and will provide flexibility in scheduling. This is a benefits eligible position. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
As a Psychologist II, you will provide advanced clinical services (including psychological assessment, diagnosis and/or intervention), consultation and education to the interprofessional team and patients/families, and/or provides clinical leadership and coordination in an assigned program area. This is an advanced level psychology position that will allow you to work with or within teams to provide and inform services for patients with complex and multi-dimensional medical, psychological, interpersonal, environmental and/or instrumental needs. You will consult, collaborate, and enact initiatives to ensure that practices are evidence based and in alignment with psychology standards of practice and code of ethics, as well as policy, legislation and regulations. You will be expected to lead, facilitate and/or participate in program, policy, and procedure development, service planning, staff development, quality improvement and evaluation, and/or research activities as identified by the needs of the service area(s). You may provide supervision to doctoral level psychology residents, master's level interns, provisional psychologists, psychometrists and other team members.
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).
Strong working knowledge of child and adolescent addiction and mental health. Ability and authorization to perform psychometric assessment and testing and provide interpretations of testing and recommendations for service planning and interventions. Minimum 5 years' experience.
As Required.