Licensed Psychologist 6A – Forensic

Licensed Psychologist 6A – Forensic
Nanaimo, Port Coquitlam & Prince George  

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The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Improvements through knowledge • Open to possibilities.

We can offer you plenty of choices, whether you prefer community clinics or hospital settings, large urban centers or small towns, the coast or mountains. Our mild climate, natural scenic beauty and abundance of outdoor recreational activities have made us one of the most desirable places in the world to live. Come and experience it for yourself!

 As part of the provincial mental health services continuum, BC Mental Health & Addiction Services provides a diverse range of specialized, "one-of-a-kind" tertiary level mental health services to residents across all geographic areas in BC. These include Adult/Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Services located at Riverview Hospital, Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services located at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital plus six regional clinics, and Child and Youth Mental Health Services located at BC Children’s Hospital. In addition to direct services, BC Mental Health & Addiction Services acts as a support and resource to service providers across the province, and contributes to research and education.

BC Mental Health & Addiction Services is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Improvements through knowledge • Open to possibilities. These dynamic roles are ideal for accomplished psychologists who exude both professionalism and compassion.

Licensed Psychologist 6A – Forensic
Nanaimo, Port Coquitlam & Prince George  

This position requires: in-depth knowledge of psychology including developmental theories, family and social dynamics, treatment and behaviour management modalities and psychological testing and interpretation; the ability to prepare comprehensive written assessment for the Courts and referral agencies; in-depth knowledge of the justice system, complex legal issues and other forensic matters; indepth knowledge of relevant legislation; sound knowledge of the service delivery system for offenders and their families at the local and regional and provincial level; and the ability to testify in the court as an expert witness.

Applicants must have completed their Doctorate in Psychology, with specific training in the field of Clinical Psychology. Post-graduate training in the field of Forensic Psychology is also desirable. The knowledge, skills and ability required for this position are consistent with a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and 3 years experience in clinical psychology, with experience in forensic psychology preferred.

Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia is required and must be obtained within one year of employment.

To apply and for more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: careers.phsa.ca  

For more information about the Agency that you are interested in, please visit the website at: www.bcmhas.ca  

The PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.