We value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future. Our offerings include:

- Competitive Salary - Your expertise is valued. We offer a strong, market-competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- OMERS Pension Plan - Secure your future with our employer-supported pension plan.
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Benefits - Extensive coverage for you and your family.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
- Professional Development & Growth - Access opportunities for training, professional development, and specialized career pathways to help you excel.
- Dedicated Wellness Programs - Your mental and physical health are essential. Benefit from wellness resources, mental health supports, and programs designed to help you thrive.

Employment Type

This is a full-time, regular position.

Tentative start date: January 2027

Civilian Posting

Reporting to the Manager of Member Wellness, Engagement & Support, the Psychologist is responsible for delivering a wide range of services including psychological evaluation, organizational consultation, and training, in accordance with the regulations and professional practice standards of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

The role supports managerial initiatives, program development, and a variety of training and educational activities related to psychological wellness. As the Service's lead clinical resource, the Chief Psychologist plays a strategic role in promoting the mental health and wellbeing of all Durham Regional Police members, providing subject matter expertise in resilience, crisis intervention, psychological support, treatment, education,



and program guidance to ensure adherence to applicable legislation. As well, the Chief Psychologist will have direct oversight and responsibility for a host of Mental Health Clinicians, offering a range of supports, evidence-based programs, and clinical and psychological consultation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conducts psychological evaluations current and new candidates for specialized units.
- Develops, implements and delivers training programs that align with applicable legislation, directives, stigma reduction, resilience, suicide prevention and overall psychological health promotion.
- Provides psychological support, consultation, and short term intervention to sworn and civilian members during times of crisis, concern, or high risk assignments, including deployments and international missions.
- Supervise a team of Mental Health Clinicians.
- Provide clinical expertise to Peer Supporters during critical incident defusing and debriefing sessions, and coordinating appropriate resources.
- Plans, develops, and delivers programs and interventions that support members and their families.
- Ensures confidential maintenance and management of all psychological records and documentation in compliance with statutory requirements.
- Offers subject-matter expertise and consultation to senior leaders and management regarding mental health policies,



strategic direction, and member wellness issues.
- Leads the development and implementation of educational initiatives aimed at reducing stigma, promoting psychological health, and enhancing resilience.
- Identifies psychological health and wellness training needs and develops, implements, and delivers training aligned with legislation, directives, stigma reduction, suicide prevention, and overall wellness promotion.
- Assists with wellness programs, including Wellness Check-In, Re-Integration, Addictions/Substance Abuse, Peer Support/Critical Incident Response Teams, Early Intervention, and Spiritual Support Services
- Collaborates and consults with Human Resources, internal stakeholders, external health professionals, and vendors on psychological injury claims, disability management, return-to-work processes, and the implementation of leading evidence-based wellness best practices.
- Oversees and is responsible for effective implementation of the DRPS Wellness Strategy.
- Liaises with provincial, national, and international police psychologists and professional associations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

- Completion of a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
- Current registration as a psychologist in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
- A minimum of 10 years as a practicing Clinical Psychologist with the majority of that experience working with and providing clinical assessment and treatment to sworn and civilian police personnel.
- Experience providing sworn and civilian police personnel with psychological consulta

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