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Psychometrist
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Central East Correctional Centre
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary 6 months with possible extension
Job Code:
09375 - Psychometrist 2
Salary:
$1,086.28 - $1,411.80 Per Week* Amended salary information noted under Job ID
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The correct salary range for this position is $1070.23 to $1390.94 per week in compliance with current OPSEU collective agreement provisions
Bring your professional expertise as a Psychometrist to the Central East Correctional Centre where you will provide psychometric services within a multi-disciplinary framework.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• Perform psychological and bio-physical investigation and assessment, including the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques
• Investigate and assess behavioural disorders and psycho-physiological dysfunction through interviews, rating scales, psychological and observational methods
• Participate in the development and implementation of psychotherapeutic treatment programs and rehabilitative strategies
• Provide consultation services to offenders and staff
• Participate in psychological research projects
How do I qualify?
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• You have a broad knowledge of psychological theories, methods and practices, including human development theories, and the principles, theories and alternative explanations/hypotheses available in diagnosis and treatment
• You can apply this knowledge to a range of treatment activities (e.g., counselling, interviewing, individual and group therapy, etc.)
• You have knowledge of specialized tests, objective and projective and their appropriate selection, administration, utilization and interpretation to perform investigations and assessments
Analytical and Reasoning Skills
• You can determine the nature of psychological dysfunction using psychological tests and their interpretation within broad guidelines
• You can determine, develop and recommend appropriate treatment and rehabilitative programs
• You can identify services available to offenders integrating into a community setting
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can conduct interviews with offenders, and provide explanation to staff and/or offenders on the administration of psychological testes
• You can assist with group counseling sessions and staff training
• You can demonstrate tact and sensitivity when interpreting and clarifying test results, an /or exchanging information with offenders
• You can work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Statistical Analysis and Research Skills
• You have knowledge of statistics, research design and methodology
• You can use computer systems and records for psychopathology analysis
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region, Enhanced - CPIC, VSS, PIP, Niche/RMS, Credit
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- E-CL-111278/17
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 7, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
