LP 6A - Forensic Psychologist - )

LP 6A - Forensic Psychologist

Position Classification

Licensed Psychologist 6A

Union

PEA

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA

Salary Range

$106,185.97 - $135,238.32 annually, ($58.14 -$74.05 hourly)

Close Date

10/20/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Maples Adolescent Treatment Center

Job Summary

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 in office, 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

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

📌 LP 6A (Coquitlam)
🏢 British Columbia Public Service Careers
📍 Coquitlam