OPP Psychologist - 8 Positions (1 Bilingual)

What can I expect to do in this role?

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Healthy Workplace Team seeks eight (8) registered Psychologists to develop and deliver programming specific to unique policing needs (e.g. geographical, specialized services, cultural) and ability to facilitate education programs to both uniform and civilian members to reduce stigma and promote resiliency and foster a support seeking culture. Successful candidates will be responsible to supervise case manager(s) and possibly other supports, including social worker(s) and peer support members, provide clinical services to members of all ranks and make referrals to external services.

Flexible work schedule and locations possible.

Locations - Central Region (Orillia), Toronto Region (Aurora), West Region (London), North East Region (North Bay), North West Region (Thunder Bay), East Region - Bilingual (Smiths Falls)

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

Successful completion of a Ph.D. or M.A. in Clinical Psychology, or recognized equivalent, from an accredited university.

Current registration as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario required.

Valid Class “G” Driver's Licence and/or ability to travel as required within respective region of responsibility (fleet vehicle provided).

Availability to provide after-hours support for members on an as needed basis (i.e. critical incidents).

Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Post-graduate clinical Psychologist experience with knowledge of evidence based approaches to treatment.

Ability to provide professional psychological support to first responders in traditional and non-traditional environments, including virtual and in-field settings.


Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Highest level of integrity and professional confidentiality to support our members.

Effectively communicate information on assessment approaches, findings, treatments and educational activities.

Ability to maintain strong working relationships with uniform and civilian members, as well as organization partners and stakeholders.

Ability to respond to severe critical incidents such as on-duty deaths or life threatening situations through meeting with involved members and families for intervention.

Advanced level fluency in oral and written French for the Bilingual position.


Program Development, Analytical and Organizational Skills:

Capacity to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of treatment and rehabilitative programs.

Ability to work independently and function with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative, analytical skills, leadership, superior judgement and decision-making ability.

Possess a high degree of professionalism and the ability to balance competing client demands in a high-paced work environment.

Ability to support the development, implementation and facilitation of educational initiatives designed to reduce stigma regarding psychological help-seeking and enhance the resilience and coping abilities of members.

Ability to organize and co-ordinate psychological services including Safeguard assessments.

How to Apply:

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 24-Apr-2020. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 20-047 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: Superintendent Stephanie Patterson, A/Bureau Commander, Healthy Workplace Team Bureau, Ontario Provincial Police, 777 Memorial Ave. Orillia, Ontario L3V 7V3.

Please indicate whether you are applying to the Unilingual or Bilingual position. Please also specify preferred location(s).

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: stephanie.patterson@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

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, April 30, 2020 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.