Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM26-072E

Title:

Psychologist (RPT 0.5 FTE)

Position Status:

Regular Part-time

FTE:

.5

Job Schedule:

Days

Unit:

Assessment Inpatient Unit

Department:

Forensic Psychiatry

Union:

OPSEU Local 479

Site:

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Duties:

• Provide timely psychological evaluations for court‑ordered psychiatric assessments for individuals with severe mental illness involved in the legal system.
• Deliver evidence‑based psychological assessment and treatment (individual and group) for adults in Forensic Psychiatry, incorporating goal‑oriented modalities such as CBT and DBT.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Forensic Psychiatry Program, including program‑aligned research activities.
• Offer individual and team case consultation and collaborate effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in academic activities, including supervision of practicum students, residents, and supervised practice staff, and provide professional consultation as required.
• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and adherence to ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards in all clinical and documentation practices.
• Maintain a safe, respectful work environment aligned with The Royal’s safety policies and Harassment‑Free Workplace policy.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate from a CPA/APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program
• Registration or Eligible for Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario is mandatory.
• 2 - 3 years experience post PhD in clinical mental health is an asset.
• Mandatory Authorized areas of practice in Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology.
• Authorized client population with Adults is mandatory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and competency with integration of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices of recovery into program design, evaluation and delivery.
• Demonstrated competency in delivering evidence based treatment in both individual and group formats.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and to communicate and collaborate in an inter-professional team context are essential.
• Maintain work load measurement and data collection as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

61.50 to 79.75 (Psychologists under supervised practice = 95% of scale) per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.