Clinic Director, University of Saskatchewan Psychology Clinic (USPC)

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Job title: Clinic Director, University of Saskatchewan Psychology Clinic (USPC)

Company: University of Saskatchewan

Job description: Clinic Director, University of Saskatchewan Psychology Clinic (USPC)The Clinical Psychology (PhD) program housed within the Department of Psychology and Health Studies is undergoing a multiyear expansion which includes increases to the student body, additional tenure-track faculty, and the addition of Staff Psychologists.Primary Purpose: The Department of Psychology and Health Studies’ Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology is training the next generation of mental health professionals. Our program is expanding, and this will include increases to the student body, additional tenure-track faculty, an ongoing search for a CRC Tier II Chair in Digital Mental Health Interventions, and a brand-new facility for the University of Saskatchewan Psychology Clinic (USPC) with increased staff. The USPC serves as the in-house training facility for our clinical students and provides much needed services for Saskatoon and surrounding communities. The USPC welcomes self-referrals and client referrals from beyond the USask campus community and seeks to provide low-or-no barrier services through low-fee and sliding scale payment options. The USPC embraces diversity along all dimensions, including race, culture, religion, socio-economic status, bodies and abilities, sexuality, gender identity, and types of families. We are 2SLGBTQ friendly.The Clinic Director will 1) develop the vision for the USPC and spearhead its growth, 2) supervise USPC staff in day-to-day operations, 3) play a major role in supervising and training clinical psychology students, 4) provide direct services to clients and 5) champion the clinic internally and externally. The clinical psychology program was established in 1971 and has been continuously accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) since 1990. It provides generalist training for later specialization at the post-doctoral level.Nature of Work: The Clinic Director will be responsible for the operation of a growing clinical training clinic and team, and oversee day-to-day management of the Staff Psychologists and frontline staff. The Clinic Director is responsible for enhancing the profile of the training clinic and generating referrals to the clinic while meeting CPA accreditation standards. A primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain a robust referral network for the USPC to facilitate student placements. The Clinic Director may also supervise clinical components of assessment and intervention courses and supervise junior faculty while they are provisionally registered. The Clinic Director will also be expected to provide direct clinical services. The program seeks a USPC team capable of providing a wide variety of supervision, intervention and assessment services.This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and covered under the collective agreement between the University of Saskatchewan and the Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA).This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including dental, health, vision, pension, life insurance, disability, sick time, an employee assistance program, a professional spending allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program. The position starts at four weeks of vacation plus additional paid days off during the holiday season, covers professional registration and insurance costs, and will cover costs associated with attendance at the annual Association of Psychology Training Clinics conference.Typical Duties or Accountabilities: The Clinic Director position will report to the Department Head and the USPC Advisory Committee. The individual must have the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and must exercise sound judgment, be comfortable in a team environment, and have well-developed communication and management skills.Working within the USPC, the Clinic Director will focus on:

• Generating the vision for the USPC including its training and clinical mandates
• Forming and maintaining relationships with third parties (e.g., health regions and insurance companies)
• Policy review and development for the USPC
• Creating operating procedures for the USPC
• Meeting reporting requirements to the USPC Advisory Committee and Department Head
• Utilizing the USPC Advisory Committee to engage with the Saskatchewan psychologist community and guide program decision-making
• Overseeing the USPC budget
• Overseeing the USPC resources (test library, etc.)
• Overseeing day-to-day supervision of Staff Psychologists and USPC frontline staff
• Generating and managing clinic referrals
• A time-limited task will include engaging in ongoing consultation with the project management team overseeing the USPC renovations
• Providing clinical supervision of student practicum training and as part of formal coursework
• Providing services directly to clients
• Monitoring and evaluating student performance
• Providing clinical supervision of junior faculty prior to registration
• Ensuring clinic services adhere to provincial and national standards of ethics and practice
• Keeping accurate and timely records of clinical service provision

Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from a CPA accredited program or by a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).Licenses: Preference will be given to applicants who are currently R.D. Psych. in Saskatchewan or fully registered in any other jurisdiction covered under the Mutual Recognition Agreement.Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) within the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists required.Experience: Experience in providing clinical supervision to graduate students, pre-doctoral residents, and/or provisionally registered psychologists. Formal training in supervision would be considered an asset.Experience with administrative and organizational duties involved in managing a clinical practice, including generating and managing referrals, forming and maintaining relationships with relevant third parties (e.g., health regions, insurance companies), appropriate and ethical record keeping, and billing.Skills:

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage people.
• The ability to adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice.
• The ability to provide evidence-based psychological services, including supervision, assessment and intervention.
• The ability to provide clinical supervision to students working with a range of populations and presenting concerns.

This position may offer the possibility of negotiating a market supplement on a case-by-case basis.Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Karen Lawson at karen.lawson@usask.ca.Department: Psychology
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $85,555.00 – 142,503.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3
Posted Date: 8/23/2024
Closing Date: 9/19/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

Location: Saskatoon, SK

Job date: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 04:09:36 GMT