Registered Psychologist (Adult correctional facility)

Solicitor General | Solliciteur général; Milton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-benefit pension plan

Group health, dental, life and long‑/短

Vacation and leave options

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service, in collaboration with Vanier Centre for Women and Maplehurst Correctional Complex, seeks a registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate to support rehabilitation and re-entry of people in prison. You will diagnose, treat, evaluate, and assist in planning care.

You will lead weekly group therapy, administer tests, prepare risk assessment reports for the Ontario Parole Board, and supervise junior staff within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in good standing as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate in Ontario.
• Specialized knowledge of psychology science and practices including psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques.
• Ability to consult and advise in diagnosing and treating clients.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, assess and evaluate clients in correctional settings.
• Facilitate weekly group therapy sessions.
• Administer, evaluate and interpret psychological tests.
• Prepare clinical assessments and risk assessment reports for parole reviews.
• Plan and lead research and program-evaluation projects.
• Provide supervision and training to junior staff; offer consultation to multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Psychology knowledge

Assessment techniques

Psychotherapy

Motivational interviewing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Psychologist/ Psychological Associate in Ontario

Tools

Psychological testing

Job description

Help change the lives of people in prisons

Bring your knowledge of psychology, diagnosis and treatment to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, as we do our part in modernizing Ontario's correctional system and keeping our communities safe.

About the job

As part of the Vanier Centre for Women and Maplehurst Correctional Complex Health Care teams, you will help prepare people in prison to re-enter our communities. Every day will be a little different, but you can expect it to include activities like:

• diagnosing, treating, assessing and evaluating clients
• facilitating weekly group therapy sessions
• administering, evaluating and interpreting psychological tests
• completing clinical assessment to determine treatment needs related to offending pattern writing risk assessment reports for the Ontario Parole Board
• planning and leading research and program-evaluation projects
• providing supervision and helping to train junior staff
• providing consultation to the multidisciplinary team

This is a continuous posting and will be posted until filled. Screening and selection processes will begin after February August 27, 2026. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are registered in good standing as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate in the Province of Ontario

Please note: Registered Psychologist or Registered Psychological Associate in supervised practice may be considered if direct supervision can be provided.

Specialized knowledge and skills

You have proven knowledge of:

• the science and practices of psychology, including psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques
• clinical or forensic psychological theories, practices and procedures

You can use complex treatment techniques and consult and advise in diagnosing and treating clients.

Communication and relationship skills

• effectively communicate assessment and treatment information
• use motivational interviewing skills that encourage clients to use mental health services that can help them change behaviours
• maintain strong working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies

Analytical and organizational skills

• find the most appropriate diagnostic approach
• evaluate how effective and efficient treatment and rehabilitative programs are
• use good judgement when working with confidential information
• organize, plan and coordinate psychological services

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

We are a dedicated, supportive, and compassionate team of health professionals, where psychologists play a crucial role in rehabilitating and transforming lives of people in our correctional institutions.

This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 31 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

Additional information

Note:

• About security checks:
• A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
• If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
• Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.