Forensic Psychologist, Minimum and Medium Security Units Fps- BC Mental Health

11 hours ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Full time
Forensic Psychologist Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Forensic Psychologist to join our team at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services. As a Forensic Psychologist, you will play a critical role in assessing and treating individuals with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including risk assessments, to determine the nature of the assessment and the appropriate battery of psychological testing to be administered.
  • Prepare comprehensive written psychological reports that include descriptions and interpretations of psychological testing and formulation of a psychological profile with recommendations for treatment and management of risk-related behaviors.
  • Participate in treatment planning conferences and provide input from a forensic psychology perspective on various issues related to the patient.
  • Provide testimony as an expert forensic psychology witness in the Courts or BC Review Board hearings.
  • May participate in research in relevant areas of forensic psychology.

Requirements:

  • Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Forensic Psychology or Clinical Psychology with experience in a forensic and/or tertiary-level mental health context.
  • One year of direct clinical experience performing diagnostic assessment and treatment of adults in a forensic or tertiary-level mental health setting.
  • Current registration with the College of Health & Care Professionals of British Columbia or secured within 18 months of hire.

What We Offer:

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan and psychological health & safety programs.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people.

About Us:

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges. We are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective healthcare for people throughout the province.

We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices and welcome applications from all people, particularly those belonging to historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

We are also committed to addressing Indigenous-specific racism and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents, including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.



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