Psychologist

Job summary

The Psychologist provides a full range of psychological services, including biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and intensive therapy for children and parents. They also provide clinical supervision to mental health clinicians and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to support mental health pathways.

Job details

SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME Psychologist . You practice empathy, understanding and patience. You promote a safe therapeutic environment. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You are knowledgeable of SCFS, Sagkeeng First Nation and Indigenous culture. This position reports to SCFS Biidaaziiway Gamik Unit Clinical Director. SCFS offers a competitive salary and benefits QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD) in psychology. From a CPA accredited university. Registered with the Psychological Association of Manitoba. Minimum 5 years experience in related clinical practices as a certified clinical psychologist. Demonstrated experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Proficient in the delivery of psychometric tools and their interpretation. Demonstrated ability to develop and provide psycho-educational/skills-based training programs. Ability to provide compassionate and efficient support to children and their families. Knowledge and awareness of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups. Willingness to adapt to new techniques and best practices. Understanding of Manitoba’s health and social welfare system. Strong teamwork ethic. Ability to work flexible hours to meet productivity goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Provides leadership and support to various mental health promotion and program initiatives. Provides a full-range of psychological services, including biopsychosocial assessments, test administration and interpretation, diagnosis, and intensive therapy with children and parents. Provides empirically supported behavioural parent training interventions for children with externalizing disorders. Conducts family-based interventions with parents and significant supporting individuals. Collaborates with other disciplines. Provides clinical supervision to mental health clinicians and trainees. Provides consultation to mental health and outreach clinicians/staff. Participates in all aspects of the care continuum and the child’s mental health pathway. Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and a prior contact check as a condition of employment. Sagkeeng Community members and Indigenous candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to self-identify. Candidates should possess strong knowledge and training in Psychology and Mental Health, including child, adolescent, and family-focused practice. Candidates should possess skills in Counseling and Psychological Assessment, with experience delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive interventions. Candidates should possess a foundational understanding of Medicine and its intersection with mental health, including working collaboratively with healthcare and social service providers. Graduate degree in Psychology (Master’s or Ph.D.) and eligibility for registration or current registration with an appropriate regulatory body in Manitoba. Experience working with Indigenous communities or a demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice, including respect for traditional teachings and land-based healing approaches. Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of child welfare systems, trauma, attachment, and crisis intervention is an asset. Ability to maintain professional boundaries, uphold confidentiality, and meet ethical and legal standards for psychological practice.

What you’ll do

The Psychologist provides a full range of psychological services, including biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and intensive therapy for children and parents. They also provide clinical supervision to mental health clinicians and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to support mental health pathways.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD) in psychology and be registered with the Psychological Association of Manitoba. A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and a demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice with Indigenous communities are required.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Assessment
• Psychological Diagnosis
• Psychometric Tool Interpretation
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Culturally Responsive Intervention
• Behavioral Parent Training
• Family-Based Intervention
• Clinical Supervision
• Crisis Intervention
• Biopsychosocial Assessment
• Mental Health Promotion
• Interpersonal Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Science & Research