Job Description

PSYCHOLOGIST

Carcross/Tagish First Nation

Carcross, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $65,595 to $85,552 Annually
Full benefits package.

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  Healthcare And Social Services

Duration

Permanent

Closing Date

October 29, 2023

Job Level

N/A

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Job Title: Psychologist
Department: Health & Wellness
Status: 1 year, may be extended
Salary: Levels 10-11 ($66,595 to $85,552 per annum)
Closing Date: October 29, 2023 JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness, the Psychologist provides assessment and service provision to residents of Carcross and surrounding area. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy
• Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment, and offer mediation services
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Plan intervention programs; involving family and other supports identified by the client
• Conduct program evaluation, compile statistics, develop community reports on health needs, and complete reporting requirements
• Deliver presentations within the community and great Yukon
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations, as required
• Maintain confidential records including contact notes, assessments, intake/closing documents, various consents and confidentiality forms; which may be subject to regular file reviews with supervisor
• Work closely with Health and Wellness and Family Council; and other traditional knowledge keeper to incorporate cultural sensitivity into all interactions with citizens
• Other related duties

QUALIFICATIONS (Candidate application/resumes should clearly demonstrate their related qualifications as selection for further consideration will be based on the information provided)

• Bachelor or Master of Psychology Degree,
• Experience working with First Nations,
• Experience dealing with issues pertaining to the protection of children and families,
• Experience with several treatment modalities (family systems therapy, group and individual therapy)
• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, classification and diagnosis,
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nations history with Residential Schools, loss of culture and community healing,
• Knowledge of current trends, developments and issues in mental health services and programming including assessment, interventions and support services,
• Ability to design and deliver individual and group treatment programs for a wide range of mental health and trauma issues,
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary healing program and make appropriate use of other community resources.
• Maintain professional competency on an ongoing basis by continued readings (professional journals, self-directed study), attending conferences/courses, etc.
• Competency working with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Obtain and maintain registration with a regulatory body of competent jurisdiction to the modalities used in session (proof of registration must be confirmed within three months of hire)
• Maintain the strictest of confidentiality at all times
• Sign and abide by the C/TFN Code of Ethics
• Valid Class 5 Yukon Drivers\xe2\x80\x99 License

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply however preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members and indigenous candidates. We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please Note:

• No compensation will be given for moving costs and applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Job descriptions are available from C/TFN Human Resource Department

Additional Application Instructions
PLEASE QUOTE THE COMPETITION TITLE ON YOUR APPLICATION WHEN APPLYING. APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM ON THE CLOSING DATE. Apply to: Carcross/Tagish First Nation Human Resources Department Box 130, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 Phone: (867) 821-4251 Ext 8269 Email: HumanResources@CTFN.ca