Lead Psychology Professional Practice, Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic – Prince George, BC

Lead Psychology Professional Practice, Minimum and Medium Security Units
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Prince George, BC

Position will be located in the clinic where successful candidate resides.

What is Forensics?

Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinics and Programs are for people with a mental health and/or substance use disorder who have come into contact with the law. The courts may refer them to one of our regional clinics for assessment and treatment. We believe that people, when properly supported, have the ability to manage most aspects of their lives. We focus on people's strengths and resources instead of on symptoms and problems. They are a key member of their treatment team and an active participant in their own care. We help them get the care, support, and treatment they need.

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Why the North?  

Prince George is Northern B.C.’s urban centre and provides a family-friendly community with wonderful schools, active community sports, and lots of shopping, dining, and recreation amenities. There are hundreds of nearby lakes and rivers to explore, an abundance of fresh air and pristine forests, and the city within is home to friendly community of residents who are passionate about their outdoors pastimes.

What you’ll do

• Provide, clinical and professional practice leadership to the department of forensic psychology and participates in the planning and coordination of psychology services across the FPS Regional Clinics in the Province. Lead, direct, and ensure standardization of evidence-based practice in forensic psychology services through collaboration and coordination with psychologists; department, program, and professional practice leads; multi-disciplinary teams and clinical unit staff, medical staff, Learning & Development personnel, and others as appropriate.
• Provide professional practice supervision to staff members, facilitate workplace solutions, and develop processes for quality assurance and adherence to professional and organizational standards. Identify departmental needs and contributes to the development of operating and capital proposals including making recommendations to the Director regarding a variety of issues such as workload, staff resources, minor and capital equipment purchases, and workspace allocations.
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of job descriptions for the Psychology service. Participate in staff selection, orientation, and on-boarding and collaborate with the Director on initiatives related to engagement, practice enhancement and performance appraisal. Clarify and support performance expectations with staff members while referring actions and documentation that may require formal disciplinary action to the Director.
• Ensure registration, professional standards, practice guidelines, and code of ethics requirements are understood, monitored, and maintained by methods such as collaborating with others and developing policies and procedures. Develop, implement, and monitor quality improvement initiatives to ensure professional standards and performance are maintained and advanced for the discipline of psychology. Maintain a system of policy development to ensure policies are consistent with the professional practice guidelines and corporate policy. Maintain an awareness of legislation governing clinical practice and support the department in meeting the associated requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in the development of education, research, and special projects aimed toward the advancement of expertise in forensic psychological practice and support of the overall delivery of evidence based and trauma informed care across CMHSU programs. Work in collaboration with the Director, FPS Regional Clinics; Learning & Development, program and professional practice leadership, clinical service area staff, community partners, and others in the development of educational strategies based on organizational priorities.
• Work in collaboration with the Director to plan and coordinate psychological service delivery; develops practice guidelines, goals and objectives using evidence-based practice; and ensures the professional practice framework is in place to meet related accreditation standards and standards of care and the Health Professions Act. Oversee the development and implementation of method for clinical guidance. Contribute to the development of interdisciplinary clinical pathways and service delivery protocols by facilitating staff input and identifying evidence-based practice.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Doctoral level program in Clinical or Forensic Psychology.
• Six (6) years recent related clinical experience including two (2) years’ experience in a leadership capacity in clinical psychology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration as a Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. 

Skills & Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of Forensic Psychology theory and practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and regulations for Psychology as established by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• Thorough understanding of professional practice issues and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to advance strategic initiatives and manage people and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, work direction and training.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set and accomplish objectives and manage expectations.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $61.52 – $76.84 per hour

2% of the straight-time hourly rate of pay for employees working in Minimum and Medium security units and community settings; 4% of the straight-time hourly rate of pay for employees working in Maximum and Multi-level security units.

Location: 1584 - 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3P4

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 0830-1630
Requisition: # 176778E

** Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in joining our team at Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinics in Prince George!

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges. BCMHSUS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

BCMHSUS and PHSA are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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