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Nature and Scope
The Registered Psychologist will provide culturally responsive, holistic, strength-based psycho-educational assessments to SIIT students across Saskatchewan. The role is a key part of the Kahkisiw model, supporting its holistic goals by contributing to wrap‑around services that foster student success, well‑being, and barrier reduction. Service responsibilities include providing support to both urban locations (Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert) and rural program delivery sites.
As an employee of SIIT, the Registered Psychologist will adhere to the ethical guidelines of the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists and align their work with SIIT's performance standards, direction, and values. This position will actively promote an environment that reflects SIIT's vision, mission, mandate, and the holistic student‑centered approach of Kahkisiw.
General Accountability
The Registered Psychologist will abide by the Ethical Guidelines outlined by the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists and will have the ability to identify and diagnose neurological disorders (APE) as well as intellectual and cognitive barriers. Collaboration with students, various departments, external organizations, First Nations communities, and the Student Wellness Support team is essential to creating appropriate, evidence‑based recommendations that foster success.
Referrals for psychological assessments occur when a student demonstrates indicators as identified by the Student Wellness Supports team. This process follows the established referral procedures and is completed in close collaboration with the Academic team while aligning with the holistic, wrap‑around philosophy of Kahkisiw.
Specific Accountabilities
The incumbent will work closely within the department, the Academic team, other SIIT staff, and key community partners. The role also supports the holistic goals of the Kahkisiw model by contributing to wrap‑around services that foster student success and well‑being. This position includes the following accountabilities:
Assessment and Support
Gathering pertinent information through file reviews, formal and informal interviews, previous assessments and reports, and observations
Administering formal psycho‑educational assessments within the cognitive, social, emotional, academic, and behavioral domains with students
Analyzing, corroborating, and interpreting the information gathered while acknowledging and accounting for test bias, language, and cultural differences
Generating culturally responsive, holistic reports that include a strengths‑based synthesis of the results, diagnostic information, recommendations, evidence‑based and traditional interventions, and local resources to support future success
Diagnosing intellectual and cognitive barriers in adults utilizing the DSM‑5, current research, and collaboration with medical professionals
Fostering trauma‑sensitive and inclusive relationships and spaces
Providing counselling, education, and psychotherapy to students throughout the assessment process
Attending meetings with students and their support team to share assessment results and recommendations
Program Development and Administration
Ensuring that all psychology services align with SIIT's values, strategic plan, and performance standards
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to the impact of trauma and mental health conditions on student performance
Providing leadership and expertise on matters related to student retention and success.
Delivering in‑service training, professional development, and collaboration…
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