Help change the lives of people in prisons
Bring your knowledge of psychology, diagnosis and treatment to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, as we do our part in modernizing Ontario's correctional system and keeping our communities safe.
What we offer
We are a small, supportive and compassionate team of health professionals, where psychologists play a crucial role in rehabilitating and transforming lives of people in our correctional institutions. Dr. Harinder Mrahar, is the Chief Psychologist at the Ontario Correctional Institute and will be your direct manager. She fosters a flexible, supportive working environment while giving team members the freedom to shape their roles to be as meaningful and impactful as possible.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
This role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
About the job
As part of the Ontario Correctional Institute team you will help provide specialized and intensive treatment to motivated offenders with identified problems related to substance abuse, sexual offending, trauma, antisocial pattern/criminality, impulse control issues, and anger management. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, psychometrists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staffs at an organization recognized as a leader in correctional treatment. Every day will be a little different, but you can expect it to include activities like:
• diagnosing, treating, assessing and evaluating clients
• facilitating weekly group therapy sessions
• administering, evaluating and interpreting psychological tests
• completing clinical assessment to determine treatment needs related to offending pattern writing risk assessment reports for the Ontario Parole Board
• planning and leading research and program-evaluation projects
• providing supervision and helping to train junior staff
• providing consultation to the multidisciplinary team
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You are a registered psychologist in good standing to practice independently or under supervised practice in Ontario.
Specialized knowledge and skills
You have proven knowledge of:
• the science and practices of psychology, including psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques
• clinical or forensic psychological theories, practices and procedures
You can use complex treatment techniques and consult and advise in diagnosing and treating clients.
Communication and relationship skills
You can:
• effectively communicate assessment and treatment information
• use motivational interviewing skills that encourage clients to use mental health services that can help them change behaviours
• maintain strong working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies
Analytical and organizational skills
You can:
• find the most appropriate diagnostic approach
• evaluate how effective and efficient treatment and rehabilitative programs are
• use good judgement when working with confidential information
• organize, plan and coordinate psychological services
Don't meet every requirement?
If you're excited to work for the Ontario Public Service and are a registered psychologist in Ontario but don't think you meet all the criteria, please still consider applying.
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.