Psychologist 1 (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position information

• Posting Number: BMHC25-128E
• Title: Psychologist 1 (TFT 1.0 FTE)
• Position Status: Temporary Full-time
• Contract End Date: 05/01/2027
• FTE: 1.0
• Job Schedule: Days
• Department: Forensic Psychiatry - BMHC
• Union: OPSEU Local 439
• Site: Brockville Mental Health Centre
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Duties

• Conduct timely psychological/psychodiagnostics evaluations and risk assessments for those who were found not criminally responsible or unfit to stand trial
• Deliver direct and indirect clinical care, including diagnostic assessments and evidence-based individual/group therapy.
• Provide case consultation, training, and clinical supervision to allied health staff on forensic best practices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based forensic programs.
• Coordinate and validate data collection, dissemination, and workload measurement.
• Participate in research, grant proposals, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Supervise pre-doctoral practicum students, residents, and psychology staff.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration through participation in corporate programs and discipline-specific activities.
• Commit to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based interventions, and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, College of Psychologists of Ontario guidelines, and hospital policies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and anti-discriminatory work environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory, those in supervised practice will be considered.
• Mandatory Authorized areas of practice in Clinical Psychology and in Forensic Psychology.
• Mandatory Authorized client population: adults.
• Preference for additional Authorized areas of practice in Clinical Neuropsychology, and preference for Authorized client population with youth and seniors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and competency with integration of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices of recovery-oriented treatments, as well as core correctional practices e.g. Risk Need Responsivity Model.
• Demonstrated competency in delivering evidence-based treatment in both individual and group formats.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and to communicate and collaborate in an inter-professional team context are essential.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.
• Experience in conducting forensic research and related program evaluation preferred.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary

Salary Range: 62.44 to 78.85 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.