This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Temporary Librarian, Administrative and Professional Staff Agreement, this 0.5 FTE position has a pro-rated annual salary range of $35,467.50 to $58,892.50. This position is not eligible for benefits. This position has an initial appointment of 1 year plus 1 day.

Location – This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Faculty of Pharmacy

Serving as Alberta’s sole pharmacy school since 1914, the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences holds consistent rankings among the top three institutions in Canada, top 50 globally, and top 15 for global research. We offer high-quality education and develop exceptional student pharmacists, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows and prepare our graduates for a variety of careers in pharmacy practice, research, and teaching. Our graduates go on to influence the continuously changing health care field through their leadership in the areas of policy, practice, and business.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Academic Programs and Student Services, the Registered Psychologist is responsible for providing effective and efficient professional psychological services to University of Alberta, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical undergraduate and graduate students.

Duties 

The Registered Psychologist delivers counseling to learners who are experiencing personal adjustment and/or psychological problems that require professional attention. This position is the major provider of psychological services to the student population in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Although therapy (individual, couple and group) and crisis intervention services are emphasized, the Registered Psychologist conducts consultative training to University faculty and staff on psychological issues, presents workshops and in-services to staff and students, and offers critical incident debriefs to those affected by distressing events which may take place. The Registered Psychologist position develops and implements psychologically based research, assists in strategic planning and other initiatives for the Student Services Office, as well as participates and collaborates with other services on campus and off campus in order to facilitate the care and treatment of learners.

Collaborates with the Office of Advocacy and Wellbeing to provide additional support to Undergraduate Medical Education students in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FoMD) as necessary and in alignment with the Memorandum of Understanding between FoMD and FoPPS.

Attend regular meetings with OAW Psychologists and Clinical Social Workers to case reviews, student trends, policies and procedures, and relevant information to student wellness.

Schedule will have late afternoon/evening hours to be worked out with the successful applicant to accommodate students’ schedules outside their time in class/clinical.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist and in good standing with the College of Alberta psychologists (CAP), and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) (Registration with CAP is required to call oneself a Registered Psychologist, and to work at the UofA as a Registered Psychologist).
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology preferred, plus five years of professional counseling experience working with a diversity of mental health challenges and populations; including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment-related issues.
• Familiarity and adherence to the Health Professions Act, the Standards of Practice, the Canadian Code of Ethics, and the Professional Guidelines for Psychologists. Knowledge of the Policies and Procedures manual regarding such things as service limits and the Consultation/Intervention Protocol.
• Knowledge of counseling theory, developmental psychology, social psychology, research design, statistics, personality theory, psychometric testing, ethics, career counseling, group counseling, and cross-cultural counseling.
• Ability to meet and consult as a member of a team of professionals about clients of particular concern or challenge
• Ability to both establish rapport with a wide variety of clients and create a process of change that will enhance the wellbeing of learners who access the service, and thus enhance their success in university.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computing skills, with knowledge of, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Docs, Doxy.me.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the University of Alberta and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and its policies and procedures, community resources, and the ability to refer clients to those resources as required.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the PharmD and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate program, as well as its policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and familiarity with relevant organizations such as Physician & Family Support Program, Alberta Medical Association, and the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
• Awareness of national mental health initiatives and programs in addressing medical learner distress and burnout.
• Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative research and carry out program evaluations.