Psychologist 1 (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal; Brockville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care institution in Brockville is seeking a Psychologist 1 for a temporary full-time position. The role involves conducting psychological evaluations, delivering evidence-based therapy, and providing supervision to practicum students. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and be registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. This position offers a competitive salary range of $62.44 to $78.85 per hour, and promotes a safe and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Experience conducting forensic research preferred.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented treatments and correctional practices necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations and risk assessments.
• Deliver clinical care including therapy.
• Supervise practicum students and interns.

Skills

Clinical treatment delivery

Psychological evaluations

Team collaboration

Research participation

Data collection and reporting

Bilingual communication

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number: BMHC25-128E
Title: Psychologist 1 (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status: Temporary Full-time
Contract End Date: 05/01/2027
FTE: 1.0
Job Schedule: Days
Department: Forensic Psychiatry - BMHC
Union: OPSEU Local 439
Site: Brockville Mental Health Centre
Number of Vacancies: 1

About the Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Duties

• Conduct timely psychological/psychodiagnostics evaluations and risk assessments for those who were found not criminally responsible or unfit to stand trial
• Deliver direct and indirect clinical care, including diagnostic assessments and evidence-based individual/group therapy.
• Provide case consultation, training, and clinical supervision to allied health staff on forensic best practices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based forensic programs.
• Coordinate and validate data collection, dissemination, and workload measurement.
• Participate in research, grant proposals, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Supervise pre-doctoral practicum students, residents, and psychology staff.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration through participation in corporate programs and discipline-specific activities.
• Commit to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based interventions, and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, College of Psychologists of Ontario guidelines, and hospital policies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and anti-discriminatory work environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario is mandatory, those in supervised practice will be considered.
• Mandatory Authorized areas of practice in Clinical Psychology and in Forensic Psychology.
• Mandatory Authorized client population: adults.
• Preference for additional Authorized areas of practice in Clinical Neuropsychology, and preference for Authorized client population with youth and seniors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and competency with integration of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices of recovery-oriented treatments, as well as core correctional practices e.g. Risk Need Responsivity Model.
• Demonstrated competency in delivering evidence-based treatment in both individual and group formats.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and to communicate and collaborate in an inter-professional team context are essential.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.
• Experience in conducting forensic research and related program evaluation preferred.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range: 62.44 to 78.85 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.