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A full time position based at Forensic Assessment and Community Services (FACS) is available. This position would entail providing treatment to offenders who are referred by probation, are under the Criminal Code Review Board, as well as assessments of individuals as requested by the court. The delivery of this care would involve working within a multidisciplinary team.
It is expected that there will opportunities to devote time to providing psychiatric services to individuals in provincial correctional facilities. This would provide some continuity of care for individuals between correctional facilities and in the community at the FACS clinic.
Courts often refer individuals for assessment of fitness to stand trial, criminal responsibility, as well as pre-sentence risk assessments to the FACS clinic. Completion of these assessments would require that the assessor has the qualifications to provide these assessments at the level of a forensic psychiatrist in Canada. In doing so, testimony in court, or at CCRB hearings, would be expected when requested or as required. Support would be provided to assist overseas candidates in transitioning to the unique elements of the Canadian criminal justice system.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have an MD, with subspecialty training in Forensic Psychiatry. Fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians of Canada is required. The successful applicant will have completed a residency in forensic psychiatry and will be eligible to write the examination to gain the Certification of Special Competence in Forensic Psychiatry.
Salary/Benefits: Remuneration is fee for service
Recruiter Contact:
Interested candidates should apply to the posting on doctorjobsalberta.com ( ) and submit a curriculum vitae outlining their current clinical experience, and the names of three references to:
Dr. Roger Brown, Clinical Section Chief, Forensic Psychiatry, Addiction and Mental Health .
Prior to application please visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta website ( ) to familiarize yourself with licensing in Alberta. Possession of an Eligibility Letter from CPSA is considered an asset when applying.
Applications will begin being reviewed immediately; however the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position is sponsorship eligible. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Alberta Health Services hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal persons.
All new offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Records Check satisfactory to the employer. This information is collected by the authority of the Protection For Person In Care Act (Section 5.(3)). All applications must include the competition number and a current resume.
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