Psychologist 3 - Forensic Program - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Forensic Psychologist to join its dynamic team at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre. The role involves delivering specialized assessment and treatment for individuals with severe mental health issues, particularly those found Not Criminally Responsible. Candidates must have a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and experience in forensic settings. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and incentives including relocation support and professional development.

Benefits

Annual forensic specialist top-up (up to $60K)

Comprehensive pension and benefits package

Relocation support

Professional license fee reimbursement

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Education and training in diagnostic evaluation and cognitive assessment.
• Specialized training in forensic psychological assessment.
• Experience in evidence-based psychological treatments for severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment for patients under the jurisdiction of the Criminal Code Review Board.
• Conducts violence risk assessments and consults with multidisciplinary teams.
• Facilitates individual and group-based treatment for mental health concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Requisition ID: 341250

Position Number: 21003785

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Selkirk

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: SH Rehab Area SMHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP-SHEO-Apr

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Per Hour: $64.537 , $66.952 , $69.512 , $72.292 , $75.089 , $78.198 , $81.440

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Based at Selkirk Mental Health Centre (SMHC), an inpatient facility which provides specialized mental health assessment and rehabilitation services. The Forensic Psychologist joins a dynamic, multidisciplinary Forensic Services team working with approximately a 30-bed base across secure and open units.Selkirk Mental Health Centre is only a short drive from Winnipeg’s perimeter and is located on a park-like campus.

Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist Site Lead, the Forensic Psychologist provides assessment and treatment for patients found Not Criminally Responsible on account of mental disorder (NCR) and Unfit to Stand Trial who are under the jurisdiction of Manitoba's Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB). This includes violence risk assessments and annual updates for CCRB disposition hearings. The Psychologist provides consultation to the multidisciplinary team, to the inpatient staff, and provides individual and group-based treatment for mental health concerns and risk management, with opportunity for clinical programming development.The forensic psychologist is networked professionally with forensic psychologists at other sites in the Forensic Program. Clinical supervision is required until licensed for independent practice.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and incentives, including an annual forensic specialist top-up (up to $60K), a comprehensive pension and benefits package, relocation support, professional license fee reimbursement, and ongoing professional development.

Experience

• Education, training and experience in diagnostic evaluation and cognitive assessment with adults, including the administration and interpretation of standard psychological tests and measures.
• Education, training and experience in clinical forensic psychology, including specific training in forensic psychological assessment during residency or postdoctoral years.
• Education, training and experience with evidence-based psychological treatments for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, individual and group.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from a CPA or APA-accredited clinical psychology training program, and completion of a CPA or APA accredited internship/residency.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Psychologist (C.Psych.) with the Psychological Association of Manitoba with forensic competency. Supervision is provided for individuals at the C. Psych. Candidate level until fully registered, with subsequent consultation support.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and inter-professional teamwork skills.
• The Forensic Psychologist maintains responsibility for professional development and continuing education requirements, ethical and professional conduct and adherence to professional standards of practice and the Canadian Code of Ethics of Psychologists.

Physical Requirements

Not applicable

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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

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