Psychologist – Sexual Behaviours Clinic

Job title:

Psychologist – Sexual Behaviours Clinic

Company

CAMH

Job description

The Complex Care and Recovery Program is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Psychologist for the Sexual Behaviours Clinic (SBC) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Reporting to the Manager, Forensic Specialty Clinics, the incumbent will work with a dynamic inter-professional team of dedicated clinicians who support people who have offended sexually, individuals with DSM paraphilia’s, individuals who identify with having an attraction to minors, and other clients of the SBC. The successful candidate will conduct psychological and behavioural assessments with standardized instruments, actuarial tools, and clinical interviews. You will provide psychotherapy using evidence-based (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness) practice to these populations in both one-on-one and group formats. You will train and supervise graduate and postdoctoral students in psychological assessment and treatment. Additionally, you will participate in the treatment planning processes within the SBC, participate in the provision of rehabilitation programs offered within the program and will be expected to contribute to the overall provision of psychological services within the program as required. Other responsibilities include development of program evaluation activities and participation in quality improvement initiatives. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.

• The candidate must be registered in good standing, in autonomous practice, with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in Psychology combined with three (3) years of relevant clinical and research experience in the field of forensic mental health
• Essential skills include prior training and experience using a range of empirically validated assessment tools and evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness) and related techniques with forensic populations for the prevention of offending behavior and recidivism.
• Superior aptitude for scholarly activities, including academic writing, statistical analysis, and presenting scientific and sensitive information to professional audiences, to the public, and to the media.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as is the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, inter-professional team environment
• The capacity to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is required
• Bilingualism (French/English) and proficiency in a second language and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 01:50:08 GMT

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