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Integrated Health Clinical Psychologist
Openings: 1
Date Posted: February 17, 2023
Closing Date: This posting will remain open until the position has been filled. Employment Status: Permanent
Job ID: 730
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Integrated Health & Wellness Manager, the Clinical Psychologist is responsible to provide clinical and psychological expertise/knowledge to the Regina Police Service. This position is one of two Integrated Health Clinical Psychologists, which together are responsible for overseeing the Service’s Mental Health Strategy, as well as perform psychological assessments for new recruits and members working in high stress units and teams. The position will work with the Service’s Critical Incident Stress Management team as well as the Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Oversees the overall Mental Health Strategy which includes coordinating, developing, and evaluating the various facets of the Strategy.
- Conducts psychological assessments for potential new employees as part of the recruiting process.
- Performs annual wellness checks for employees of the Service.
- Acts as a liaison with the Critical Incident Stress Management team to ensure proper care and follow up for members involved in traumatic incidents.
- Acts as a liaison with the Service’s EFAP providers and other community mental health professionals.
- Provides recommendations for improvements to the Service’s mental health programming and initiatives.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of program evaluation activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
- PhD in Clinical or Forensic Psychology preferred.
- Registered Psychologist in good standing with the SK College of Psychologists (or eligible registration in SK) with APE (Authorized PracticeEndorsement).
- Previous related experience in the field of Clinical Psychology would be an asset.
- Experience with first responders is an asset.
- Experience with program development and evaluation would also be an asset.
- Knowledge of theory and psychological practice specializing in occupational stress injuries.
- Knowledge of validated psychological assessment tools for pre-employment psychological evaluations.
- Demonstrated experience using evidence-based assessments and treatments for post-traumatic stress injuries.
- Knowledge of best practices regarding mental health strategies and programs to maintain psychological health and wellbeing.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and partnerships to achieve desired results.
- Ability to research best practices in the area of mental health and first responders.
Jurisdiction: RPOOS
Division: RPS Corporate Services
Department: RPS Corporate Services-Human Resources Level: 13 OOS
Salary: $118,651.00 – $152,842.00
Benefits: Pension, Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Healthcare Spending Account ($1050.00), Parking, Gym access, Designated Day Off (every second Friday off), Working Condition Allowance, Pro-rated annual leave.
The Regina Police Service values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates