NEW* Psychologist {OPSEU MH-26-158}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre in Ontario seeks a Psychologist to join the Mental Health & The Law - Forensics Program. You will provide clinical services to adults with serious mental illness who are Unfit to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible, inpatients and outpatients, within an inter‑professional team, with involvement in court and risk assessments.

Preference is given to those with experience working with a female patient population in a trauma‑informed model.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Forensic/correctional competence is an asset
• Excellent knowledge of selection, administration and scoring of psychological and/or neuropsychological tests
• Excellent knowledge of diagnostic nosology, psychopathology, diagnostic issues and treatment modalities
• Experience in inter-professional teamwork and recovery-oriented climate
• Experience providing clinical leadership and supervision within clinical teams
• Experience providing individual therapy, group therapy or psycho-education

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to adults with serious mental illness in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Contribute to court and risk assessments
• Collaborate with an inter-professional team
• Offer supervision for retraining or expanding competencies
• Commit to safety and trauma-informed care

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Psychologist in Ontario

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