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Amended - Psychologist
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre
Language of Position(s):
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.
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 to work with concurrent disorders and multiple programming as part of a terrific multi-disciplinary team within the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre.
*Job advertisement has been extended to close on July 4, 2018.*
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package including:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization
The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employer
• Top Employer for Canadians Under 40
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• provide risk assessment reports to Ontario Parole Board
• provide a wide variety of psychological services related to the diagnosis, treatment and assessment of inmates
• provide a full range of psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques, to plan, conduct and co-ordinate psychological services, apply complex treatment techniques, and provide consultation and advice on diagnosis and treatment
• provide consultation and advice to the management team
• facilitate psychological rehabilitation, conduct therapy and administer, evaluate and interpret psychological tests
• organize and conduct research and program evaluation projects
• assist in staff training
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirements:
• you are registered in good standing as a Psychologist in the Province of Ontario
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• you have demonstrated knowledge of professional standards of practice
• you have demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practices of psychology, including current rehabilitative, treatment and assessment techniques
• you have effective knowledge of forensic psychological assessment tools and techniques
• you have proven knowledge of the application and interpretation of assessment instruments to evaluate intellectual and personality functioning
• you have demonstrated knowledge of program evaluation and research techniques to evaluate program effectiveness and develop and conduct research projects
• you have knowledge of computer programs to operate Windows based applications and software
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• you have interpersonal skills to maintain strong working relationships with multidisciplinary team members
• you have demonstrated skills in communicating information and conducting therapy and counseling sessions
• you have demonstrated ability to assist in professional supervision of placement students and participate in staff training
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:
• you are skilled in making diagnoses and recommending appropriate treatment interventions
• you have proven analytical and problem solving skills to provide diagnostic assessments, formulate, deliver and evaluate treatment, crisis intervention and rehabilitation plans and programs
• you have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g., consent to treatment, care and retention of records, Regulated Health Professionals Act, Mental Health Act, privacy legislation, limits to privacy and confidentiality)
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Permanent, 711 Exeter Rd, London, West Region, Enhanced – Vulnerable Service Sector Check, Local Police Record Check, Intelligence Check, Credit Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3-7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Note:
- 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. - W-CL-122618/18(2)
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 Wednesday, July 4, 2018 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
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.
