Position Information

Posting Number:

BMHC26-099E

Title:

Senior Psychometrist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Temporary Full-time

Contract End Date:

04/30/2027

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days

Department:

Secure Treatment Unit - BMHC

Union:

OPSEU Local 439

Site:

Brockville Mental Health Centre

Level of Police Check:

Vulnerable Sector Check

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide psychotherapeutic services, in accordance with Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct, under the clinical supervision of a Registered Psychologist.
- Conduct psychological assessments including cognitive assessments and risk assessments, clinical consultation, and perform psychological investigation and assessment including selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of a variety of standardized assessment techniques, under the clinical supervision of a Registered Psychologist.
- Participate in the development and implementation of psychotherapeutic treatment programs utilizing techniques such as individual and/or group therapy, behavior modification, social/cognitive and coping life skills training.




- Provide consultation and education to clients.
- Maintain knowledge, skills and abilities by keeping up to date regarding skilled standards through reviewing current literature, attending workshops/seminars, networking and consultation with colleagues.
- Participate in teaching and education of students from health-related disciplines.
- Participate in research (data collection, analysis, etc.) as directed.
- Participate in advancing the goals and objectives of the Forensic Treatment Unit Program.

Qualifications

- Master’s in clinical psychology, from an accredited university with appropriate clinical training.
- Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is required.
- Knowledge of psychometric tests and assessment procedures appropriate for use with a forensic population.
- Training and clinical experience with individual and group therapies, and/or assessments (psychological, cognitive, risk assessments).
- Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
- Sound understanding of forensic mental health and an understanding of areas of vulnerability for this population.




- Ability to work actively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and with other service providers.
- Ability to conduct assessments with persons with varying levels of cognitive ability.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (Mental Health Act, Psychotherapy Act, Substitute Decisions Act, CCC, CSA) impacting on practice in this mental health and forensic setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients, family and other caregivers.

Language Requirements

- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

46.33 to 57.26 per hour

Additional Information

- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Senior Psychometrist (TFT 1.0 FTE) (Canada)
🏢 The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
📍 Canada