The Recovery Alberta Provincial Family Violence Program has an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist I. Reporting to a community Manager of Forensic Services, this position will act as a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides treatment services that are evidence and recovery based, aligned with best practice approaches, policy, legislation, and designated standards of practice within the context of an outpatient, forensic community mental health clinic. The successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of comprehensive risk assessments for the purpose of treatment and the provision of treatment (individual and group). Other responsibilities may include evaluation of client’s current mental health, substance use, psycho-social functioning and psychological testing as required. You will be expected to have a thorough knowledge of offense related rehabilitation, mental health diagnosis, suicide assessment, case formulation, risk management, and treatment principles. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to provide input and participation in program development, program evaluation, research activities, and quality improvement endeavors. This position works closely and collaboratively with community stakeholders, offering consultative and educational services as needed, along with coordination and case management planning and follow-up. This will include but is not limited to clients with developmental delays, acute mental health issues, and complex social needs.
As a Psychologist I, you will work with or within teams to provide a range of standard level psychology services to patients and their families within the established standards, directives, and policies for the work environment. Your services may include psychological screening and/or assessment, diagnosis, interventions, rehabilitation, prevention and promotion, as well as educational activities. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals in planning and implementing services that align with best practices and ethical and professional standards. You will provide input to the interprofessional team related to psychological factors, barriers and dynamics that influence client treatment planning, participation, outcomes and team functioning, and consult and collaborate with teams and community services. Your duties may also include providing supervision to psychometrists, provisional psychologists and/or masters level psychology students, and providing input into program, policy and/or procedure development in addition to participating in formal research initiatives.
- Classification: Psychologist I
- Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program: Provincial Family Violence Program
- Primary Location: Edmonton 106 St Clinic
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 27-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $50.29
- Maximum Salary: $66.82
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Psychology in an applied area relevant to the practice setting from an accredited university program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience assessing and treating family violence offences, including intimate partner violence. Knowledge of risk assessment tools relevant to this population. Familiarity with best practices in the assessment and treatment of this population. Experience providing outpatient treatment in the context of both individual and group settings with a forensic population. Experience providing trauma informed care and patient and family centered care. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability and experience working collaboratively with other community services, stakeholders and partners. Ability to foster a participative and collaborative work environment. NVCI or immediate registration in the next available course.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Connect Care. Experience with virtual therapy platforms (Zoom). Experience with Microsoft Office programs, SharePoint and One Drive.
