Psychologist II (Psychology Consultant)

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Psychologist II (Psychology Consultant)

Psychological Support Services

Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta

Permanent, Full-Time, or Part-Time

People are at the heart of everything we do. 

If you value service, care, excellence, and fairness, you’ll fit right in. You'll play an important role in making a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first. We work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, WCB-Alberta provides protection for over two million workers and nearly 200,000 Alberta employers. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

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.

A flexible part-time work arrangement may be considered.  We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities (combination of work from home and physical office) that foster a healthy work-life balance. You’ll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. Successful candidate must reside in Alberta and be able to work in person from our Edmonton downtown or Calgary office as required by the department. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook.

Salary: Grade H8 - $104,316.34 to $135,781.15 CAD per annum

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between HSAA and WCB (Millard Health)

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.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to Careers – WCB Alberta. Final candidates for this position are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Posting Date: January 6, 2025

Closing Date:  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.