LP 6A - Forensic Psychologist

The Team
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a program of Provincial Services Division of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The Maples is a designated provincial mental health facility providing on-site, community, outreach and ancillary services to collaboratively support young people, families and communities. The Maples provides services for young people aged 7 – 17 struggling with severe and enduring mental health challenges as well as young people found Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of a Mental Disorder (NCRMD) or Unfit to Stand Trial under the Criminal Code of Canada & Youth Criminal Justice Act. Additional services include community consultation service, training/capacity building opportunities and ongoing sharing of current literature. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, our objective is to collaboratively enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging young people through a closer to home focus.
The Role
The Forensic Psychologist provides formalized assessments for young people with severe mental health challenges. These assessments provide diagnostic clarification, which is required for evidence informed treatment. Assessments are also helpful for the young person to access supports through community, children and youth with support needs (CYSN) and Community Living BC (CLBC). In this role, you will also complete assessments and reports for the BC Review Board (Criminal Code of Canada) and for the BC Mental Health Act Review Board. These assessments are crucial for understanding treatability and the young person’s ability to maintain safety for themselves and others. Additional tasks include collaborating in treatment planning, being a member of clinical care team and providing consultation to the clinical team.
Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Clinical/Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or PsyD.
  • NOTE: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
• Completion of a psychological pre-or post-doctoral internship of 1600 hours in a child and youth mental health or hospital setting with specialization in formal psychological assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of mental health disorders.
• Minimum of one year full-time equivalent experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
• Experience in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered (or in the process of being registered) with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) as a Psychologist. Note: Applicants with a Ph. D. and eligible for registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia may be considered for appointment at a lower classification. As a condition of continued employment, such an appointee is required to become registered as a Licensed Psychologist.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]
About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above (Coquitlam, Prince George or Vernon). Occasional travel between Coquitlam, Prince George and Vernon may be required to provide services.
Part time hours may be considered, if requested.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies for all locations listed above.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including one of the best pension plans available, and a healthy work-life balance within a diverse and inclusive work environment. Professional Employees Association members enjoy a 35-hour work week, four weeks of annual paid leave, and a 7% allowance in lieu of Overtime, Shiftwork and Standby (OSS), which can be taken as either additional salary or time off. Other benefits include coverage of professional fees, comprehensive dental and medical plans, and a wide range of career development and learning opportunities.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.