Clinical Psychologist of Policing

Saskatoon Police Service; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatoon Police Service is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to lead initiatives in criminal investigation and community partnerships. This role involves developing innovative methodologies in offender management, providing psychological consultation, and managing mental health issues related to law enforcement. Candidates require a PhD in Clinical Psychology and must demonstrate significant experience and research expertise.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Accessibility accommodations during application process

Qualifications

• Registered PhD level psychologist qualified for Saskatchewan.
• Several years of related experience in Clinical Psychologist field.
• Ability to develop provincial, national and international research partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with community partners like Mental Health agencies and School Boards.
• Research best-practice approaches relevant to policing, focusing on officer safety.
• Provide clinical consultation regarding mental health issues of offenders.

Skills

Independence

Innovation

Research expertise

Teamwork

Stakeholder influence

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Department : Criminal Investigation Division

Responsibilities :

• Develop relationships with police community partners such as Mental Health agencies, School Boards, Social Services, Family Services, adult and youth probation agencies, as well as community-based organizations.
• Research relevant professional literature to determine best-practice approaches as they pertain to police that reduce offending and increase officer safety.
• Develop, implement and evaluate new methodologies in critically important areas where best practice has not yet been established; e.g. interpersonal violence (IPV), offender management.
• Develop and implement skill-based training for police officers.
• Provide leadership at the community level; e.g. integrated crime reduction strategies and leadership at the national and international level, including the Saskatoon and North Battleford Serious Violent Offender Initiative.
• Establish provincial, national and international research partnerships, while conducting research, evaluations and clinical audits.
• Develop affiliations with the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina and the Saskatchewan Police College.
• Provide clinical consultation to the Saskatoon Police Service regarding mental health related issues of offenders.
• Collaborate, consult, guide, educate and assist SPS Criminal Investigative Units and their community partners, prosecutors, probation services, etc. with a victim-centered approach to offender risk evaluation and management, in conjunction with developing intervention plans for victims.
• Liaise with major stakeholders; e.g. Mental Health / Education / Social Services / YO / Family Services and Adult Probation.
• Collaborate with Units / Branches within provincial ministries who have responsibility for evidence-based offender crime reduction strategies.
• Provide psychological consultation to the crisis negotiation team during critical incidents attended by police officers.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychology trainees delivering clinical forensic services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• PhD in Clinical Psychology.
• Registered PhD level psychologist with expertise in clinical and forensic psychology and eligible for registration in Saskatchewan.
• Several years’ related experience in the Clinical Psychologist field.
• High level of independence of function.
• Innovation in integrating diverse knowledge areas resulting in new methodologies in critically important areas.
• Research expertise.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to develop provincial, national and international research partnerships.
• Ability to influence community stakeholders.
• Ability to represent the Police Service and Government of Saskatchewan in national and international forums.
• Ability to pass the Saskatoon Police Service security clearance process.

Additional Information :

Applicants must be able to work in-person as this position does not allow for remote work.

Salary : $146,576.88 to $172,227.36 per annum (2022 rates)

Accommodation

The Saskatoon Police Service strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations.

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