Regional Clinical Practice Lead: Psychology

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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

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Registered/Licensed as a Psychologist for autonomous practice by the provincial registering/licensing body in the province of practice. (Candidates for positions in the Prairie region will be considered to have met the registration criterion if they are registered for autonomous practice as a Psychologist in any one of the region’s provinces. For the Atlantic region, candidates will be considered to have met the registration criterion if they are registered as a Psychologist in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia.)

EXPERIENCE
Experience* in planning, implementing and evaluation of health interventions and/or programs in interdisciplinary practice settings
* Experience being defined as a period of 3 or more years

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

EXPERIENCE
Clinical experience providing psychological services in a correctional environment
Experience as a discipline-specific professional practice lead or related resource in the health care field
Experience in managing financial and/or human resources
Experience conducting research
Experience working in a correctional environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in clinical, forensic or counseling psychology.

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the mandate, priorities, legislation, policies, Commissioner’s Directives, guidelines, accreditation standards in health care within the Correctional Service of Canada.
Knowledge of current and emerging health/education technologies, trends and best practices.
Knowledge of professional standards, ethical standards, resources, human rights and health.

COMPETENCIES
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results
Effective communication skills

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

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

Degree equivalency

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
CSC is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

And also:
To support diversity and inclusion, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group.
To meet business objectives, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to travel
Possession of a valid driver’s license

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

You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.