Forensic Psychologist, Minimum and Medium Security - Vancouver, Canada - PHSA

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Description

Forensic Psychologist
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

Complete comprehensive psychological assessments, including the assessment of risk to reoffend upon referral by reviewing legal orders to ascertain the stage of proceedings and the nature of the assessment requested. Consult with the interdisciplinary team, which may include the assigned psychiatrist, case manager, nurse, psychiatric social worker, and psychologist assistant as necessary to determine the nature of the assessment. Review police reports and previous psychological, nursing, psychiatric, and social assessments. Determine the appropriate battery of psychological testing to be administered to the offender. Arrange and conduct psychological interviews with various individuals and other relevant collaterals. Advise the accused person regarding issues of consent and confidentiality/nonconfidentiality. Supervise and/or administer psychological testing and interpret the results.
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 riskrelated behaviors. Psychological Reports must be prepared at a standard for submission to the Courts or the BC Review Board.
Participate in treatment planning conferences relating to persons who have been referred for assessment by providing input from a forensic psychology perspective on a variety of issues related to the patient.
Provide testimony as an expert forensic psychology witness in the Courts or BC Review Board hearings in support of psychological assessments by researching, studying, and understanding complex legal and clinical issues related to relationships between psychological factors and criminal behaviors. Maintain uptodate knowledge and understanding of forensic psychology issues and expertise in risk assessment and risk management tools and the relationship to criminal behavior. Establish through education, experience, and reputation recognition by the courts as an expert witness in forensic psychology. Be able to withstand intensive and extensive crossexamination intended to diminish status as an expert witness or destroy credibility or accuracy of facts, testing formulations, conclusions, and recommendations contained in written reports.
Participate in research in relevant areas of forensic psychology by assisting in the development of design and outcome studies. Assist in data collection and analysis. Work with institutions of higher learning in major research undertakings. Prepare research papers for publication and presentation at relevant psychiatric and psychological conferences. Maintain an uptodate review of relevant research in issues of forensic psychology.
Provide direction to psychological assistants and supervise residents and trainees in clinical psychology by apprising assistants and trainees of complex legal issues inherent in forensic psychology. Assign cases and determine appropriate psychological testing to be applied. Monitor accuracy and quality of testing processes and interpretation of results. Participate in evaluation of work performance and identify areas of weakness and strength. Ensure opportunities for training and handson experience. Liaise with training supervisors at institutions of learning.

What you bring

Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD. or PsyD) in Clinical Forensic Psychology or Clinical Psychology with experience in a forensic and/or tertiarylevel mental health context.
One (1) year direct clinical experience performing diagnostic assessment and treatment of adults in a forensic or tertiarylevel mental health setting including risk assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy or other relevant assessment and treatment modalities.
Current registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, or secured within 18 months of hire.

Skills and Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of psychology including risk assessment and risk management, developmental theories, family and social dynamics, treatment and behaviour management modalities and psychological testing and interpretation.
Comprehensive knowledge of the justice system, complex legal issues and other forensic matters.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation.
Demonstrated specialized expertise in treatment approaches for violent offenders, sexual offenders, or other specialized forensic psychology issues, including the evaluation of the accused person's response to treatment initiatives.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to trauma informed and culturally safe practices.
Broad knowledge of the service delivery system for offenders and their families at the local, regional and provincial level.
Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (201