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Job Title: Psychologist II (Psychology Consultant)

Job Type: Permanent / Full time

Job Location: Edmonton, Alberta

We are seeking an individual with a clinical, counseling or rehabilitation psychology background for the position of Psychologist II (Psychology Consultant). Our workers experience a variety of work-related psychological injuries and symptoms which occur as a direct result of a workplace incidents (e.g. trauma, chronic stress, etc.) or result from the emotional impact of a physical injury or treatment (e.g, chronic pain, mood disorders, etc.). Reporting to a Team Lead and Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for clinical review and consultation to WCB personnel and other stakeholders on the psychological management of claims.

Your Psychology Consultant responsibilities:

• Psychological consultation to other WCB departments and personnel to assist in the management of claims, including providing verbal and written opinions regarding diagnosis, relationship between symptoms/diagnosis and the work-related injury, fitness for work, and recommendations for assessment, treatment, and return to work.
• Review of longer-term treatment plans to provide recommendations to claim owners and community service providers.
• Critical Incident Intervention.
• Collaboration with WCB contract managers to inform of performance issues with contracted psychological service providers including provision of feedback to providers on clinical and contractual issues.
• May have some involvement in WCB committee work related to management of psychological injuries to assist in the development of best practice guidelines including input into policy/procedure. Provide in-services to the WCB as required.
• Works as a member of team of psychological consultants, psychological assistants, and referral expeditors, providing support and guidance to all team members. Provides occasional supervision to graduate/undergraduate students.

Your experience and skills:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology, registration in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists and completion of an internship from a Canadian Psychological Association accredited facility or equivalent. As well, significant experience in assessment and treatment of a variety of disorders is required. Preference will be given to candidates with significant experience with interdisciplinary rehabilitation, relevant research, and psychological consultant experience.

We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance, supportive leadership, and a caring and collaborative work environment. For more information, please see our
Employee Handbook .

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Salary: Grade H8 Start Rate: $101,008.32 to Job Rate: $131,475.34 per annum (in accordance with the HSAA Collective Agreement)

A flexible part-time work arrangement may be considered.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume on our website
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Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security clearance.

Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.