Clinical Psychologist

Employment and Social Development Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 105,672 - 123,196; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada is looking for a Psychologist to provide psycho-diagnostic assessments and cognitive therapy. Candidates must hold a master's or doctorate in clinical psychology and be registered for autonomous practice.

The role demands significant experience in adult mental health services, especially in cognitive behavioral therapy. This position is crucial for contributing to the health and well-being of Canadians.

A diverse workplace environment is promoted, valuing equity and inclusion for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a master’s degree or doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent.
• Registration for autonomous practice with an unrestricted license from the provincial regulatory body.
• Significant experience in psycho-diagnostic assessment services for adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psycho-diagnostic and cognitive assessments.
• Implement and evaluate evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Psycho-diagnostic assessment

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Integrity and respect

Effective teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Registration for autonomous practice

Job description

National Defence- Canadian Forces Health Services

Selection process number 26-DND-EA-CJFC-555710

Salary $105,672 to $123,196. Psychologists receive an annual terminable allowance from $6,000 to $12,000 depending on education level.

Level PS-03

Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad.

Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence.

Work environment The Department of National Defence (DND) is a federal government employer with a large civilian workforce supporting the Canadian Armed Forces. The environment fosters learning, development, and career progression.

Intent of the process Establish a pool of candidates to meet immediate and future needs and may be used for various tenures.

Important messages You are applying to an inventory for future vacancies rather than a specific job. If you meet the qualifications, you may be contacted for further assessment.

Operational Requirements

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

You need (essential for the job)

Education Graduation with a master’s degree or doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent from a recognized post‑secondary institution. Equivalence will be determined by the provincial registration/licensing body.

Occupational certification Registration for autonomous practice of psychology with an unrestricted license by a provincial/territorial regulatory body in the province/territory of intended practice. To be met at the time of appointment.

Experience

• Significant and recent experience in psycho‑diagnostic assessment services for adults, including differential diagnosis of mental and behavioural disorders.
• Significant and recent experience in providing cognitive behavioural therapy. Significant experience is defined as a broad range of related activities in an adult mental health care environment typically acquired over about two years. Recent is within the last five years.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Competencies

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action‑oriented
• Communication

Abilities

• Ability to provide evidence‑based psycho‑diagnostic and cognitive assessments.
• Ability to implement evidence‑based therapeutic intervention, including delivering and evaluating cognitive behavioural treatment interventions.

Asset Qualifications

Experience

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

Abilities

• Ability to deliver psycho‑educational material and training.

Our commitment

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the hiring organization to request specialized accommodation.

We promote employment equity and encourage self‑declaration of belonging to designated employment equity groups.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We encourage applicants to self‑declare belonging to designated employment equity groups. Consideration may be given to spouses or common‑law partners of serving members.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of positions located in Nunavut or Yukon. For Nunavut‑based positions, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For Yukon‑based positions, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.