Mental Health Officer

Important messages

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/information-candidates.html .

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in intervening with individuals aimed at changing human behaviour.
Experience in the organization and coordination of structured social, recreational or leisure activities.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or college with an acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.
Completed coursework in psychometrics at a post-secondary institution.
Graduation with a degree, diploma or certification from a recognized post-secondary institution or college with an acceptable specialization in behavioural modification or related field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in group and/or individual counseling and other interventions.
Experience in providing crisis/suicide risk interventions.
Experience in the delivery of social/correctional programs.
Experience with interventions to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
Experience in developing and recruiting for volunteer programs.
Experience working in a correctional environment.
Experience working in a psychiatric environment.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBC/BBC
Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of methods and principles of mental health services.
Knowledge of the Mission Document of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).
Knowledge of relevant legislation and CSC policies related to mental health.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Judgment
Integrity
Results-orientation

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ABILITIES

Ability to recruit, train, and provide leadership to volunteers and offender groups.
Ability to interview/counsel.
Ability to make written reports of sessions.
Ability to analyze, research and present information to colleagues and senior management.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice if required.
Willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed throughout this process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.