Psychologist

Carcross/Tagish First Nation

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Job Details

Posted On: Mar 2, 2023

Advertised Until: Mar 23, 2023

Vacancies: 1

Hours: 40

Wage: Levels 10-11

Availability: Full Time

Duration: Term

Location: Carcross, YT

Application Information

Contact Name: Human Resources

Apply With: Resume

By Email: HumanResources@CTFN.ca

Description/Duties

Job Title: 23-007 - Psychologist
Department: Health & Wellness
Status: Term Full Time
From: asap
End: March 30, 2024
Salary: Levels 10-11

Closing Date: March 23, 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’ Licence

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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.

Note:

There are NO relocation costs associated with this position
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada
Job descriptions are available from C/TFN Human Resource Department

PLEASE QUOTE THE COMPETITION NUMBER & TITLE ON YOUR APPLICATION WHEN APPLYING.
APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM ON THE CLOSING DATE.
Apply to: Email: HumanResources@CTFN.ca