Psychometrist

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Bring your professional expertise as a Psychometrist to the Roy McMurtry Youth Centre where you will provide psychometric services, including testing, assessment, treatment, research, program evaluation and clinical consultation, for youth under custody.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• Perform psychometric assessments, investigate and assess disorders and psychological dysfunction
• Develop and implement psychotherapeutic treatment programs for youth using various techniques, including crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, behaviour modification, social/cognitive and coping life skills training
• Prepare clinical assessments
• Participate in psychological research projects
• Provide information and consultation services to staff and provide on-going training to facility staff

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a Master's degree in Psychology from a university of recognized standing

Specialized Knowledge

• You have knowledge of psychological theories and theories of human development, including the fundamental principles and theories related to the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of psychological dysfunction
• You have knowledge of various objective and specialized tests, and their appropriate selection, administration, utilization and interpretation
• You have a good understanding of programs, legislation, community resources and agencies related to youth activities

Research, Analytical and Technical Skills

• You have experience using statistics, research design, program evaluation and computer applications for psychopathology analysis, and to undertake research projects and program evaluation
• You can administer psychological tests to determine and interpret the nature of psychological dysfunction
• You can recommend appropriate treatment/rehabilitation programs using applicable techniques
• You can monitor and adjust youth programs and services to enhance reintegration

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can conduct interviews with youth, provide information about psychological tests, direct counselling sessions and conduct training.
• You can exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity when interacting with youth and providing test results and information

Computer Skills

• You have experience preparing reports, statistical analysis and administering computerized psychological testing using computer software

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• C-SS-160696/21

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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.