Apply By: Monday, November 17, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Manager - Psychological Services

Job ID:

234708

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Division:

Youth Justice Division / Service Delivery Branch

City:

Brampton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

M1112F - Social Services45

Salary:

$105,307.00 - $148,429.00 Per year

Are you a licensed psychologist with a passion for trauma-informed care and leadership in youth rehabilitation? The Manager of Psychological Services role offers an opportunity to lead the development and delivery of comprehensive psychological services within a secure youth custody facility. This position is responsible for designing and evaluating clinical programs, overseeing interdisciplinary treatment teams, and ensuring that trauma-informed psychological interventions meets the highest standards of care. With a strong focus on strategic planning, program evaluation, and evidence-based practices, the role plays a vital part in improving outcomes for youth through compassionate and innovative delivery of service..

As a senior leader within the facility, the Manager of Psychological Services also contributes to policy development, manages fee for service suppliers and human resources, and ensures compliance with legislation, ethical standards, and ministry directives. The role demands advanced expertise in psychological assessment and treatment, particularly in crisis intervention and behaviour management, along with the ability to navigate complex clinical and operational challenges. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while advancing your career in a dynamic, trauma-informed, and supportive environment, this position offers both purpose and professional growth.

The Roy McMurtry Youth Centre (RMYC) is a secure custody facility dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of youth involved in the justice system. It operates under the Ministry of Children and Youth Services and provides a structured, therapeutic environment where young people receive comprehensive treatment and support. RMYC integrates trauma-informed practices across its programs, recognizing the complex needs and experiences of its residents. The centre emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based interventions, and individualized care plans to promote positive behavioural change, emotional well-being, and successful reintegration into the community.

With a strong focus on safety, respect, and professional excellence, RMYC is staffed by skilled professionals who deliver services in areas such as psychological counselling, crisis intervention, education, and behaviour management. The facility also fosters partnerships with universities, mental health organizations, and justice system stakeholders to ensure its programs reflect current best practices and research. Through its commitment to continuous improvement and youth centered care, RMYC plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable youth and contributing to safer communities.

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

About the job

Create the Work Environment
In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities
Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. As the Psychological Services Manager you will:

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive psychological service programs within youth secure custody facilities, ensuring alignment with professional standards, facility needs, and ministry objectives.
• Oversee clinical intake and service delivery processes, ensuring coordination between psychological services and other departments to provide effective and streamlined care.
• Manage and provide professional supervision to an interdisciplinary treatment team, including performance evaluation, professional development, and adherence to clinical standards.
• Deliver individual and group psychological counselling and therapy, and provide consultation in areas such as crisis intervention, assessment, and behaviour management.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives, manage financial and human resources, and ensure compliance with legislation, ministry policies, and collective agreements.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, contribute to policy development, and advocate for the ministry's position in various forums.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Registered Psychologist in good standing in Ontario.

Leadership and Management

• Experience leading trauma-informed psychological services.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and foster an inclusive team culture.
• Strategic thinking to evaluate and improve programming.
• Knowledge of financial and human resource management.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.

Specialized Knowledge

• Expertise in psychological science and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to assess individual cases and determine appropriate interventions.
• Experience with psychological research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Background in correctional or youth-focused psychological services.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with youth, staff, and stakeholders.
• Skilled in providing consultation and presenting technical information clearly.
• Collaborative approach to improving interdepartmental programs and services.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, November 17, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 8500 Mclaughlin Rd S, Brampton, Central Region, Broad Record Check

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Management and General

Posted on:

Monday, October 20, 2025

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• C-SS-234708/25

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

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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.

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