Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, SA Forensic Psychiatry Centre

NEW

Psych/Counselling/Social Work 

REC00001322

11 hours ago

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, SAFPC NCR-MD Treatment Unit, the Psychologist I (Psych I) will carry out professional duties including clinical assessment, treatment, testing, and counseling of patients deemed Not Criminally Responsible due to a Mental Disorder (NCRMD) or have been found Unfit, in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada. The Psych I may also support clinical program development, testing, and standardized assessment, in addition to duties as a member of the treating clinical team. The primary patient population served is one with complex Forensic and Mental Health issues. Primary treatment services are provided within a forensic mental health inpatient clinical setting. The Psych I may provide services to patients residing in the community recovery homes while providing input/participation in facilitation of staff development, service planning, quality improvement and evaluation and/or research activities as identified. The incumbent will provide therapeutic psychosocial interventions in an individual and group format, and/or to families as appropriate to establish and sustain effective treatment strategies for the patient. The Psych I will be responsible for consultation to the members of the interdisciplinary team and to other internal and external professionals. The incumbent will also establish & maintain liaisons with community partners, identify patient needs and connection to community resources for the benefit of patient discharge/transition and community reintegration in collaboration with the treatment team. The Psych I will also be involved in aspects of process development, evaluation & research and will participate in staff training and in-service education. Work will be performed with a high degree of independence within broad guidelines and in accordance with program and professional standards of practice.

Description:

As a Psychologist I, you will work with or within teams to provide a range of standard level psychology services to patients and their families within the established standards, directives, and policies for the work environment. Your services may include psychological screening and/or assessment, diagnosis, interventions, rehabilitation, prevention and promotion, as well as educational activities. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals in planning and implementing services that align with best practices and ethical and professional standards. You will provide input to the interprofessional team related to psychological factors, barriers and dynamics that influence client treatment planning, participation, outcomes and team functioning, and consult and collaborate with teams and community services. Your duties may also include providing supervision to psychometrists, provisional psychologists and/or masters level psychology students, and providing input into program, policy and/or procedure development in addition to participating in formal research initiatives.

• Classification: Psychologist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Forensics NCR-MD
• Primary Location: SA Forensic Psychiatry Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 06-MAR-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 06-APR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $48.83
• Maximum Salary: $64.87
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Psychology in an applied area relevant to the practice setting from an accredited university program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

3-5 Years prior experience in an acute mental health setting. 3-5 years prior experience in a Community Mental Health setting. Experience providing therapy and psychosocial interventions essential (group and individual). Experience in administration and interpretation of psychological testing essential. Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting required. Must have authorization to perform restricted activities. Solid interpersonal communication skills, interviewing techniques and writing skills required. Formal training or practical experience utilizing CBT, DBT, Group Psychotherapy, Family therapy &/or other endorsed forms of therapy is required. In-Depth knowledge of mental health / Mental Illness required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: Training in neuropsychological and risk assessment instruments. Current CPR an asset. Experience working with a justice involved or with a forensic population preferred.