Psychologist

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

Employment Tenure: A qualified pool of candidates will be established and may be used
to staff positions of various tenures including indeterminate, temporary, casual.

This process may be used to staff similar positions in other locations

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 university 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.

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

English essential

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)

Asset Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Doctorate from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in clinical, forensic or counseling psychology.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

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

EXPERIENCE

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

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Correctional Service of Canada, the Criminal Justice System and its legislative basis, and the relevant provincial legislation governing mental health and the practice of psychology.
Knowledge of contemporary Canadian Aboriginal issues.

ABILITIES

Ability to diagnose mental disorders.

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to solve problems.

Ability to manage own time.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Desire to learn and change
Teamwork
Focus on results
Dependability
Flexibility
Initiative

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.