OPSEU MH-25-042 - Psychologist - Mental Health & The Law - Forensics Program
About the role
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
Serving the Northeast Region of Ontario, the Psychologist will join an inter-professional collaborative team to provide clinical services to adults with serious mental illness who have been found Unfit to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible who are both inpatients and outpatients. Individuals with interest and experience working with a female patient population in a trauma informed model of care are preferred. The position includes flexibility to contribute to various areas of our care continuum including court and risk assessments. Supervision is available for re-training or adding an area of competency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and entitled to practice in the area of Clinical and/or Forensic/Correctional psychology with no restrictions required
- Forensic/correctional area of competence is an asset
- Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of the selection, administration and scoring of psychological and/or neuropsychological tests
- Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of diagnostic nosology, psychopathology, diagnostic issues and treatment modalities
- Proven experience participating as a member of an inter-professional team with the ability to function well in a recovery-oriented climate
- Must demonstrate experience providing clinical leadership and supervision within clinical teams
- Experience in providing individual therapy, group therapy or psycho-education is required
Skills/Abilities:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills is required
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Experience in program evaluation and research is an asset
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Good attendance and work record is required
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Must demonstrate a commitment to ensure the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
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Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
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Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.
OPSEU MH-25-042 - Psychologist - Mental Health & The Law - Forensics Program
About the role
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
Serving the Northeast Region of Ontario, the Psychologist will join an inter-professional collaborative team to provide clinical services to adults with serious mental illness who have been found Unfit to Stand Trial or Not Criminally Responsible who are both inpatients and outpatients. Individuals with interest and experience working with a female patient population in a trauma informed model of care are preferred. The position includes flexibility to contribute to various areas of our care continuum including court and risk assessments. Supervision is available for re-training or adding an area of competency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and entitled to practice in the area of Clinical and/or Forensic/Correctional psychology with no restrictions required
- Forensic/correctional area of competence is an asset
- Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of the selection, administration and scoring of psychological and/or neuropsychological tests
- Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of diagnostic nosology, psychopathology, diagnostic issues and treatment modalities
- Proven experience participating as a member of an inter-professional team with the ability to function well in a recovery-oriented climate
- Must demonstrate experience providing clinical leadership and supervision within clinical teams
- Experience in providing individual therapy, group therapy or psycho-education is required
Skills/Abilities:
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills is required
-
Experience in program evaluation and research is an asset
-
Good attendance and work record is required
-
Must demonstrate a commitment to ensure the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
-
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
-
Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About North Bay Regional Health Centre
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique healthcare organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, it is the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it is the specialized mental health service provider serving all of northeast Ontario
NBRHC has 389 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services in North Bay and throughout the northeast region.
NBRHC is one of four major acute care hospitals serving northeast Ontario; the others being Sault Area Hospital, Timmins and District Hospital and Health Sciences North (Sudbury). The area is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General hospitals.
NBRHC’s Regional Mental Health Services provides inpatient beds in North Bay and Sudbury and outpatient and outreach services that throughout the region—from Hudson Bay to Muskoka from Sault Ste. Marie to the Quebec border.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to be affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Nipissing University, Canadore College and several other Ontario colleges and universities.