Clinical Psychologist - Inventory

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your résumé and in answering online screening questions.

It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate how, when, and where the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. You must answer all questions in order to continue to next steps.

Not all work locations listed have current vacancies. This process will be used to fill future vacancies.

Please note that should you demonstrate an interest in multiple locations, you may be assessed at the Canadian Forces Base closest to your home residence. You will only be assessed once for this process and your results will be shared with other locations that you were interested in. Should no location be selected, you may be referred to the closest Canadian Forces Base to your home residence.

Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your résumé.

Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Work environment

What do we offer?
At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:
- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
- Opportunities for advancement
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
- A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

The Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) is the designated health care provider for Canada’s military personnel, delivering medical and dental services at military installations across Canada and overseas.

Our mission is to deliver quality care and promote health protection to Canadian Forces personnel. We are a multi-disciplinary team that works together, guided by the best interests of those we serve. We support, promote and encourage the professional and personal development of our employees.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used for various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, specified period, assignment, secondment). Applicants who meet the essential qualifications will have their application included in the inventory for this ongoing selection process. As positions become available, the applicants meeting the initial screening requirements identified by the hiring manager may be contacted and referred for consideration. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your PSRS Applicant Account. Your application in this inventory will be active for 365 days.

There are positions immediately available in:
• Ottawa, ON
• Kingston, ON
• Trenton, ON
• Greenwood, NS

Additional positions may be available within the coming months.

Positions to be filled: 4

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 doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in adult clinical psychology or equivalent (equivalence in training would be determined by the provincial registration/licensing body, if, the registration / licensing body assigns areas of practice).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* and recent** experience in psycho-diagnostic assessment services provided to adults, including differential diagnosis of mental and behavioural disorders.
Significant* and recent** experience in providing cognitive behavioural therapy.

* Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities in an adult mental health care environment which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 2 years. Sufficiency of experience to be determined by the Canadian Forces Health Services Group Credentialing Committee.
** Recent is defined as within the last five years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB, BBC/BBC, BCC/BCC, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to provide evidence-based psycho-diagnostic and cognitive assessments.
Ability to implement evidence-based therapeutic intervention including the ability to deliver and evaluate cognitive behavioural treatment interventions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work within an inter-disciplinary team model.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgment
Reliability
Flexibility
Team-oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with mental health patients with emphasis on PTSD/trauma.
Experience in neuropsychology, rehabilitation or health psychology.
Experience in couples and family therapy. Experience in providing group treatment interventions.
Experience in providing group treatment interventions.

ABILITIES:
Ability to deliver psycho-educational material and training.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
May require overtime on short notice.
May require work at variable hours.
Must be available for travel outside of the immediate area on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

REGISTRATION:
Registration for autonomous practice of psychology by a provincial or a territorial registering/ licensing body

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

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

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

3. A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

4. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

5. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team or specific duties of the position;
b. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
c. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
d. Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

6. Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Devin for guidance.

7. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring might first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.