Psychologist

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Provision of mental health and assessment services of various types to federal offenders, both in institutions and in the community, aimed at their reintegration into society

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada aims to be one of the best employers in Canada. In addition to the opportunities for diverse and challenging employment, we offer an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible work arrangements in some facilities .

Intent of the process

This process intends to create a pool of qualified candidates. Applicants who meet the requirements may be contacted at any time, according to available positions or operational needs.

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 degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in clinical, forensic or counseling psychology.

Specific coursework at the graduate level in one or more of the following areas: abnormal behaviour/psychopathology, psychological assessment, and/or psychological interventions.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Registration for autonomous practice of psychology by a provincial or territorial registering/licensing body in Canada.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the provision of psychological services (including mental health services), such as assessment, counseling or other psychological services with adults, either to groups or individuals.

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

EDUCATION

Doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in clinical, forensic or counseling psychology.

Training on the main tools for assessing the risk of sexual and violent recidivism (Psychopathy Checklist—revised (PCL-R), Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG-R), Historical, Clinical and Risk Management Guide-20 (HCR-20), Static-99R, Stable-2007).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the provision of psychological services in forensic/correctional settings.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

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.

ABILITIES

Ability to provide psychological services (including mental health services), such as assessment, treatment, programs and crisis intervention.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Effective interpersonal relations
Judgment
Integrity

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

ABILITIES

Ability to diagnose mental disorders.

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.

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

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

In an attempt to address recruitment and retention issues, the Employer will pay an allowance to certified psychologists with a Master's or Doctoral degree for the performance of duties as psychologists in the Health Services Group at the Correctional Service of Canada. The parties agree that employees who are psychologists performing the duties of the above positions shall be eligible to receive a "Terminable Allowance" in the following amounts (subject to conditions): $6,000 for certified psychologists with a Master's degree and $12,000 for certified psychologists with a Doctorate degree.

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.