Amended - Psychologist

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Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise in psychology and make a difference in people's lives? Consider this challenging and dynamic opportunity at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre in Sault Ste. Marie to work with concurrent disorders and multiple programming as part of a terrific multi-disciplinary team.

With a population of just over 70,000 people, Sault Ste. Marie is the third largest city in Northern Ontario and is located on the shores of Lake Superior in close proximity to the United States border. Sault Ste. Marie has a wealth of opportunities for all ages including spectacular natural landscapes and countless historical sites with attractions for every season.

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 defined pension plan. We support career and leadership development, invest in learning opportunities, and recognize team and individual achievements.

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.

Please note: The annual salary for this position is $78,002.00 to $100,106.00.

*Job Advertisement extended to November 23, 2018.*

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About the job

• 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
• Provide consultation and advice to the management team
• Organize and conduct research and program evaluation projects
• Assist in staff training

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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

Expertise in Psychology

• 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 have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate information regarding assessment approaches, findings and treatment/rehabilitative activities
• You are able to persuade offenders to accept treatment and encourage offender acceptance of psychological services in the community
• You can maintain strong working relationships with multi-disciplinary staff and staff of the community agencies

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• You are able to determine the most appropriate diagnostic approaches 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 have demonstrated diplomacy and tact in order to gain the confidence of clients, staff, and supervisor
• You can use discretion and sensitivity when discussing diagnosis, treatment, and progress with the offenders and in working with the families

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Additional information:

Note:

• Please note that as of November 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015, the security screening check requirements for this position may differ from those described in this job ad.
  
  In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• N-CL-128572/18(2)

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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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.