Behavioural Technologist

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

All information must be provided through the “apply online” application process. Do not fax, mail, email or drop-off a hard copy application as these will not be accepted. To apply in an alternate format due to disability, you must contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below PRIOR to the Closing Date.

Duties

All work completed by the incumbent of this position is under the direct supervision of a person registered with the applicable Provincial/territorial registering authority.

Delivers group treatment, individual counselling, crisis intervention, and follow up services.

Completes psychological interviews that determine the current needs of interviewed offenders in order to develop and deliver appropriate and effective treatments that promote the optimal mental health and emotional well being of offenders.

The incumbent is required to asses an offenders risk for suicide and take appropriate action as outlined in the Commissioner's Directives. Management and aftercare is provided in the form of psychological counselling, referrals to other mental health professionals and consultation with management.

Work environment

The work environment will be within a federal prison's mental health services department. The incumbent will be required to provide crisis, assessment and interventions with offenders utilizing approved mental health treatment models under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist.

The offender population may include some violent and unstable offenders with mental health or behavioural issues. Offenders may have minimum, medium and maximum security ratings.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be used to fill casual, term and indeterminate vacancies.
The pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may used to staff similar positions as well as other locations within the Correctional Service of Canada

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) ": Candidates MUST provide a cover letter with concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications sections. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating, with clear and accurate details, how they meet each of them. The CV may be used to validate information provided in the cover letter."

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

Successful completion of three years post-secondary education in Behavioural Science Technology or a degree or applied degree from a recognized university or college with specialization in psychology.

Degree equivalency

Experience interviewing, assessing, and conducting group or individual sessions with adults in at least one of the following settings: mental health, social service, correctional or educational.

Experience applying the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment (CBT) Principles.

Knowledge of crisis intervention principles.

Knowledge of psychometric testing and basic statistics

Knowledge of general mental health disorders.

Knowledge of suicide / self-harm assessment and intervention principles.

Knowledge of issues related to criminal behaviour.

Knowledge of Commissioner’s Directives (CDs) and relevant legislation related to mental health

Ability to interview and counsel adults.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to provide intervention and generate options under stressful conditions.

Judgement

Integrity

Reliability

Team Work

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

General Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their use.

Knowledge of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) principles.

Knowledge of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles.

Knowledge of Indigenous history, traditions and culture.

Ability to research, interpret and present information

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

Information on employment equity

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

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off-score will be used and top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet the immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this appointment process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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.

Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.