LP 6A - Licensed Psychologist – Closing Date Extended

The Team
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. Join us in making a significant impact by supporting youth who are navigating complex legal and mental health challenges.

The Role
As a Licensed Psychologist, you will provide independent psychological assessments for young people involved in the justice system. You'll 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:
Education and Experience Requirements

• 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).

Professional registration and certification requirements

• Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) as a Psychologist.
  • Applicants with a Ph. D. and eligible for registration with the College of CHCPBC may be considered for appointment at a lower classification. NB: 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 (3) years experience/training in Clinical Adolescent Psychology.
• Post Graduate training in Forensic Psychology.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:
Amendment (October 30, 2026): Posting closing date extended to December 01, 2026.
This is a temporary opportunity until April 10, 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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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 also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.