Apply By: Monday, April 23, 2018 11:59 pm EDT
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Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Central East Correctional Centre
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
C09380 - Psychologist 1 (COR)
Salary:
$1,494.91 - $1,918.53 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Central East Correctional Centre, located in the beautiful Kawartha region, is a 1,200-bed correctional facility. The region offers a wide variety of housing options and many year-round recreational activities.
We are seeking two registered Psychologist to join our dedicated, multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of a wide range of psychological services and treatment programs.
We support your career and leadership development, and we offer training and professional development opportunities within the scope of the work.
If you are an outstanding professional with a passion for helping others, don't miss this exciting opportunity.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive group insurance and benefits plan and a defined pension plan.
To learn more about the compensation package for this position, please visit the Ontario Public Service Employee Union website (www.opseu.org) for a copy of the current collective agreements, and the OPSEU Pension Trust website (www.optrust.com) for information on the pension plan.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Provide a wide variety of psychological services related to the diagnosis, treatment, assessment and evaluation of offenders
• Facilitate psychological rehabilitation, conduct therapy, and administer, evaluate and interpret psychological tests
• Organize and conduct research and program evaluation projects
• Assist with staff training programs
• Provide consultation and advice to the management team, and respond to inquiries
What you bring to the team
Mandatory Requirement
• You are registered in good standing as a Psychologist in autonomous OR supervised practice in the Province of Ontario
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• You have demonstrated knowledge of science and practices of psychology, including psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques to plan, conduct and coordinate services
• You can apply complex treatment techniques, and provide consultation and advice on diagnosis and treatment of offenders
• You have knowledge of forensic psychological theories, practices and procedures
• You have experience with program evaluation techniques
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can effectively communicate information on assessment approaches, findings, and treatment and rehabilitative activities
• You can use persuasion skills to encourage offenders to accept treatments, and other psychological services in the community
• You can maintain strong working relationships with staff in multi-disciplinary teams and community agencies
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• You can determine the most appropriate diagnostic approach from a range of alternatives
• You can evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of treatment and rehabilitative programs
Other Essential Skills
• You can organize, co-ordinate and supervise psychological services
• You demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and the ability to gain the confidence of clients, staff and management
• You can use discretion and sensitivity when discussing diagnosis, treatment and progress with offenders and their families
Apply by:
Monday, April 23, 2018 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 2 English Permanent, 541 Hwy 36 RR 1, Lindsay, East Region, Enhanced - CPIC, VSS, PIP, Niche/RMS, Credit
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, March 23, 2018
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
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