Psychologist, Student Wellness Centre

Reporting to the director student health and wellbeing the staff psychologist provides direct psychological services to university students in the department. This position contributes to the supervision and training of clinical psychology trainees through a shared supervision model involving psychologists and other qualified clinical supervisors within the department. The psychologist maintains an active clinical caseload and provides assessment intervention psychotherapy crisis response consultation and referral services to students including individuals presenting with complex mental health concerns or an elevated risk of harm to themselves or others. This role contributes to the shared objectives of the department and the university psychology program including training expectations influenced by Canadian Psychological Association accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers psychotherapy assessment and intervention services to clients across individual couple and group formats.
• Maintains an active direct-service caseload while fulfilling assigned supervision training and consultation responsibilities.
• Provides effective clinical supervision to trainees working with diverse populations and a broad range of presenting concerns.
• Evaluates student performance and contributes to training development and feedback.
• Conducts urgent risk assessments and develops crisis management plans for students in distress.
• Prepares and maintains accurate clinical documentation and service records.
• Supports adherence of clinic practices to provincial and national professional standards.
• Meets program goals within the department in collaboration with team members.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner collaborates effectively abides by policy and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning byparticipatingin activities training and events related to Indigenous engagement reconciliation equity diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion ofothers andresponds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity respect and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties as assigned consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications:

• A masters degree in psychology; a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) is preferred.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.
• Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.
• Completion of a Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) or American Psychological Association (APA) accredited predoctoral internship or residency is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience practicing as a registered psychologist.
• Experience providing clinical supervision and formal training in supervision practices including experience in crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment.
• Post-graduate experience in psychological assessment and psychotherapy.
• Expertise in clinical assessment psychopathology and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of student development multicultural issues and diversity in clinical practice.
• Familiarity with local community and university mental health resources is an asset.
• Strong clinical supervision capability across diverse populations and presenting issues.
• Advanced psychotherapy skills particularly in brief treatment for young adults.
• Ability to assess risk related to self-harm and harm to others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism confidentiality cultural sensitivity and discretion in client interactions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.

Department: Student Wellness Centre
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE):1.0open to part-time and/or a job share
Salary: The salary range based on 1.0 FTE is $87266.00 - 145353.00 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: 9/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where Yes is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Yes
Drivers License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive contribute and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
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 thedeybwewin taapwaywin tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the 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 provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process please contact us for assistance.

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