Psychologist (RPT 0.5 FTE)

ROYAL OTTAWA HEALTH CARE GROUP; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ROYAL OTTAWA HEALTH CARE GROUP seeks a Clinical Psychologist to provide court-ordered psychiatric assessments and evidence-based forens ic evaluations in adults. You will contribute to program development, supervise practicum students, and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to advance patient care.

The role emphasizes delivery of CBT/DBT within Forensic Psychiatry, leadership in clinical practice, and adherence to professional standards in a supportive, safety-conscious work

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from CPA/APA accredited program.
• Registration with Ontario college or eligibility is mandatory.
• Post-PhD clinical Mental Health experience is an asset.
• Authorized practice areas in Clinical and Forensic Psychology.
• Authorized adult client population is mandatory.
• Evidence-based treatment delivery in individual and group formats.
• Ability to work in an inter-professional team.
• Maintain workload measurement and data input regularly.
• English proficiency at level A-; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely psychological evaluations for court-ordered psychiatric assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults in Forensic Psychiatry (CBT/DBT).
• Contribute to program development, evaluation, and research activities.
• Offer individual and team case consultations within an interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise practicum students and residents; provide professional consultations.
• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and adherence to standards.
• Maintain a safe, respectful work environment aligned with safety and Harassment-Free policies.

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (CPA/APA accredited)

Registration or Eligible for Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario

2-3 years post-PhD experience in clinical mental health (asset)

Authorized areas of practice in Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology

Authorized client population: Adults

Evidence-based treatment delivery (individual & group)

Inter-professional teamwork & collaboration

workload measurement & data input

English level at least A- (oral, reading, writing)

French/English bilingual (asset)

Job description

Duties:

• Provide timely psychological evaluations for court‑ordered psychiatric assessments for individuals with severe mental illness involved in the legal system.
• Deliver evidence‑based psychological assessment and treatment (individual and group) for adults in Forensic Psychiatry, incorporating goal‑oriented modalities such as CBT and DBT.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Forensic Psychiatry Program, including program‑aligned research activities.
• Offer individual and team case consultation and collaborate effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in academic activities, including supervision of practicum students, residents, and supervised practice staff, and provide professional consultation as required.
• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and adherence to ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards in all clinical and documentation practices.
• Maintain a safe, respectful work environment aligned with The Royal’s safety policies and Harassment‑Free Workplace policy.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program
• Registration or Eligible for Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario is mandatory.
• 2 - 3 years experience post PhD in clinical mental health is an asset.
• Mandatory Authorized areas of practice in Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology.
• Authorized client population with Adults is mandatory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and competency with integration of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices of recovery into program design, evaluation and delivery.
• 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 work load measurement and data collection as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.