*NEW* Psychologist {OPSEU MH-26-158}

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre seeks a Psychologist to join the Mental Health & The Law - Forensics Program. The role provides clinical services to adults with serious mental illness who are Unfit to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible, across inpatient and outpatient settings, with a preference for trauma-informed care and attention to female patients.

Candidates should be registered in Ontario, possess forensic/clinical psychology competencies, and demonstrate inter-professional

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic nosology and psychopathology.
• Experience in inter-professional team settings and leadership within clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to adults with serious mental illness in forensics contexts (Unfit to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible).
• Work with inpatient and outpatient populations; trauma-informed approaches; female patient population preferred.
• Contribute to court and risk assessments; participate in program evaluation as needed; supervision available for retraining.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual English/French

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Research experience

Education

Registration with College of Psychologists of Ontario

Clinical/Forensic psychology competency

Job description

Department: Mental Health & The Law - Forensics Program

Serving the Northeast Region of Ontario, the Psychologist will join an inter-professional collaborative team to provide clinical services to adults with serious mental illness who have been found Unfit to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible who are both inpatients and outpatients. Individuals with interest and experience working with a female patient population in a trauma informed model of care are preferred. The position includes flexibility to contribute to various areas of our care continuum including court and risk assessments. Supervision is available for re-training or adding an area of competency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and entitled to practice in the area of Clinical and/or Forensic/Correctional psychology with no restrictions required
• Forensic/correctional area of competence is an asset
• Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of the selection, administration and scoring of psychological and/or neuropsychological tests
• Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of diagnostic nosology, psychopathology, diagnostic issues and treatment modalities
• Proven experience participating as a member of an inter-professional team with the ability to function well in a recovery-oriented climate
• Must demonstrate experience providing clinical leadership and supervision within clinical teams
• Experience in providing individual therapy, group therapy or psycho-education is required

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills is required
• Experience in program evaluation and research is an asset
• Good attendance and work record is required
• Must demonstrate a commitment to ensure the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER