Chief, Mental Health Services

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Assessment accommodation

If chosen, the employee will not be on travel status, and, as a result, no travel time will be paid or expenses reimbursed.

Duties

Manages the provision of psychological and other inter-disciplinary mental health services to federal offenders in institutional, including Regional Treatment Centres (Psychiatric Hospital or Intermediate Health Care Unit) or community settings.

Work environment

Work with federal inmates, inside federal correctional institutions or in the community with federal parolees, in a managerial capacity. This work involves exposure to an environment that is sometimes hostile, with offenders confined in correctional institutions or on release in the community. The work sometimes involves exposure to multiple interruptions, a lack of control over the pace of work, deadlines and conflicting priorities, which may lead to stress related to workload.

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

Graduation with a Master’s or Doctorate (PhD) degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialisation in clinical, forensic, or counselling psychology or in another psychological speciality relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant* experience in the provision of psychological services (including mental health services) to offenders within a correctional environment (institutional or community) or psychiatric hospital setting.

*Significant is normally defined as having at least 3 years of experience.

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

EDUCATION

Graduation with a Doctorate (PhD) degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialisation in clinical, forensic, or counselling psychology or in another psychological speciality relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience managing human resources.

Experience managing financial resources.

Experience in developing partnerships.

Experience as a manager within a correctional or related environment.

Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.

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

Various language requirements
English essential, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC or Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of ethical principles guiding the professional practice of psychology.

Knowledge of principles and applications of psychological services (including mental health services), such as assessment, treatment, programs and crisis intervention.

Knowledge of the issues and trends affecting the management and delivery of mental health programs.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and Correctional Service Canada policies (e.g. Commissioner’s Directives).

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Create vision and strategy

Mobilize people

Uphold integrity and respect

Collaborate with partners and stakeholders

Promote innovation and guide change

Achieve results

ABILITIES

Ability to plan, organize and direct the provision of mental health services.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

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

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.

Willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Registration for autonomous practice of psychology by the provincial registering/licensing body in the province of practice.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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