LP - Licensed Psychologist

LP 6A - Licensed Psychologist (124325)
Position:
Licensed Psychologist 6A

Location:

Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)

Work Options:
Hybrid

Salary: $ - $ annually

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Branch: YJFPS, BC Public Service – Children & Family Development

Job Summary
The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services team is an established group committed to providing essential mental health services to young people involved in the justice system. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with probation services, community agencies, and contracted service providers, as well as Youth Custody Services staff to deliver court‑ordered assessments and treatments.

As a Licensed Psychologist, you will provide independent psychological assessments for young people involved in the justice system, work with multi‑disciplinary clinicians providing specialized counseling and therapy, supervise junior psychologists and students, and collaborate on research projects. Your work will play a crucial role in shaping effective assessment and treatment services, ultimately supporting the mental health and rehabilitation of young people in the justice system.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

NOTE:

If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES).

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 CHCPBC 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:

Three years experience/training in Clinical Adolescent Psychology.

Post Graduate training in Forensic Psychology.

Benefits
The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are entitled to a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.

Note:

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from Canada, providing personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process.

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