Psychologist - Youth Justice Assessment Clinic

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time clinical-forensic psychologists to join their Youth Justice Assessment Clinic. This role involves providing psychological assessments, preparing reports for court, and supervising clinical students. Ideal candidates will have a doctoral degree in psychology, with a strong background in working with justice-involved youth. The organization values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals. If you're passionate about mental health and looking to work in a supportive setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• 3 years of clinical experience working with youth required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical psychological assessments and testing services.
• Prepare court-ordered psychological assessment reports.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Clinical Experience

Youth Counseling

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Tools

Psychological Testing Tools

Word Processing Software

Job description

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Psychologist - Youth Justice Assessment Clinic

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

As part of the Child, Youth, and Emerging Adult Program (CYEAP), the Child Youth and Family Services (CYFS) provides care and treatment to children and youth between the ages of 6 and 24. Clients and their families served by CYFS are offered specialized services and customized care across a day treatment/day hospital and outpatient continuum of care.

CYFS is seeking two (2) part-time, permanent, clinical-forensic psychologists for clinical duties primarily (but not exclusively) in the area of youth with our Youth Justice Assessment Clinic. Reporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing both clinical psychological assessment and testing services. Your duties include administering and interpreting psychological and psychoeducational standardized measures, preparing court-ordered psychological assessment reports, as well as providing feedback to staff and to families. The successful candidate will also supervise and provide support to clinical students and staff in the clinical assessment of clients and the preparation of court reports. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 80 Workman Way.

The candidate must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to work with youth as both a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in Psychology with 3 years clinical experience. You will have knowledge of, and clinical experience working with, justice-involved youth, in an integrated clinical/research environment. A strong theoretical background in developmental psychopathology as well as youth and family clinical interviewing and assessment is required. Your strengths include an ability to provide focused psychological assessments utilizing standardized assessment measures and you will have demonstrated ability to administer, score and interpret psychological and psychoeducational tests. Experience using recognized risk assessment tools such as the Youth Level of Service Inventory (YLS), the SAVRY, and the ERASOR is essential, as is experience in efficient preparation and writing of reports for court. Clinical experience working with complex and challenging youth within this age group and their families is an asset. An integrated knowledge of mental health and addictions as well as strong skills in individual and family counseling, assessment, and treatment are essential. Knowledge of community resources in mental health and substance abuse treatment within the youth sector is beneficial. The ability to provide culturally competent service to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is essential and experience working in a multi-system, inter-professional environment is required. Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment are also essential. Computer skills, including word processing, electronic communication, and workload measures are essential. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us.