Consider Your Next Career with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Public Service!The Ontario Public Service is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We invite you to join our teams!
We are seeking two psychological professionals to join our dedicated, multi-disciplinary health care team in the delivery of psychological programs and services at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women. If you are an outstanding individual with a passion for helping others, don't miss this exciting opportunity!
The salary range for this position is $84,042 to $107,858 per annum.The Ministry of the Solicitor General 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, education 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 Employers for Canadians Under 40
This is a continuous posting and will be posted until filled. Screening and selection processes will begin after June 10, 2022. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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
• Provide risk assessment reports to the Ontario Parole Board
• 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
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirement
• You are registered in good standing as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate in the Province of Ontario
Please note: Registered Psychologist or Registered Psychological Associate in supervised practice may be considered if direct supervision can be provided.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• You have knowledge of the Professional Standards of Practice
• You have demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practices of psychology, including current rehabilitative, treatment and assessment techniques
• You have knowledge of the application and interpretation of assessment instruments to evaluate intellectual and personality functioning
• You can apply complex treatment techniques, and provide consultation and advice on diagnosis and treatment of offenders
• You have knowledge of forensic psychological assessment tools and techniques
• You have knowledge of program evaluation and research techniques
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can effectively communicate information on assessment approaches, findings, and treatment and rehabilitative activities
• You can maintain strong working relationships with multi-disciplinary team members
• You can conduct therapy and counseling sessions
• You can 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 can provide diagnostic assessments, as well, formulate, deliver and evaluate treatment, crisis intervention and rehabilitation plans and programs
Other Essential Skills
• You can organize, co-ordinate and supervise psychological services
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.