Contract Psychologist - Correctional Health Services

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A provincial health authority is seeking a Contract Psychologist to provide psychological services in correctional settings for female clients. This position requires a doctorate in clinical psychology and experience in forensic mental health. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and treatments, collaborating with clinical teams, and ensuring culturally safe practices. The pay rate is $200/hr. Please apply with your resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Practicing clinical registration as a psychologist in good standing.
• Clinical experience with adults in Correctional or Forensic Mental Health settings.
• Commitment to cultural safety and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services in forensic mental health settings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary clinical teams and corrections staff to support client care.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Behavior management interventions

Risk assessment

Collaboration with clinical teams

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Clinical-Forensic Psychology

Job description

Overview

Contract Psychologist Opportunities with Correctional Health Services

BCMHSUS is seeking qualified psychologists to work under contract within Correctional Health Services as key members of the clinical teams at provincial correctional facilities in BC. This position involves providing psychological services for incarcerated female clients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary clinical team and BC Corrections staff. Psychological services provided will include, but are not limited to:

• Psychological assessment and treatments of incarcerated clients
• Behavior management interventions
• Assessing and monitoring of client's mental health status, including suicide risk and assessment for removal of at-risk status
• Providing consultation to the Health Care Team with regard to psychological and behavioural issues

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services in correctional/forensic mental health settings, including assessment, treatment, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary clinical teams and BC Corrections staff to support client care.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Clinical or Clinical-Forensic Psychology, or closely related area, with training in providing psychological services in a Correctional or Forensic Mental Health setting.
• Practicing clinical registration as a psychologist (good standing), with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
• Clinical experience with assessment and treatment of adults in Correctional or Forensic Mental Health settings including psychological assessment, violence and suicide risk assessment, evidence-informed clinical interventions, and trauma informed practice.

• Commitment to, and competence in, cultural safety, DEI, and Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism.

The current pay rate for this position is $200/hr

For more information and a full job description for these exciting opportunities, please visit: http://jobs.phsa.ca

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which provides specialized health services to British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include Compassion, Respect, Equity, Courage, and Innovation; and our vision is to boldly create an equitable, anti-racist and culturally safe health system where everyone thrives. Learn more about PHSA and BCMHSUS here: http://www.phsa.ca/our-services/programs-services/bc-mental-health-substance-use-services

We hire based on merit and welcome all qualified applicants. We believe that delivering exceptional care to our diverse patient population depends on a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

We invite you to apply now with your resume and cover letter to Onboarding with CHS at [e-mail]