Chief, Clinical Interventions

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This position is located at the Shepody Healing Center (SHC) in Dorchester, New-Brunswick. SHC is a Regional Treatment Centre (RTC).

Duties

Manages the provision of interdisciplinary clinical services to support the social development, adaptation, adjustment and rehabilitation of federal offenders, within a Regional Treatment Centre (RTC) setting (Psychiatric Hospital or Intermediate Mental Health Care Unit); provides direction and leadership on clinical case management, coordination and delivery of assessment and clinical treatment programs; develops and maintains effective communications within the CSC and with other professional organizations and community agencies.

Work environment

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering court imposed sentences of a term of two years or more. CSC manages various security level institutions and supervises offenders under conditional release in the community. CSC’s mandate is to contribute to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and human control.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant health care field (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychoeducation).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Recent and significant* experience in clinical case management and/or coordination and delivery of assessment, and clinical treatment programs to a population with mental health needs.

*Recent and significant experience is normally gained over 3 consecutive years within the last 5 years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the issues and trends affecting the management and delivery of clinical interventions and treatment programs.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Correctional Service Canada policies (e.g. Commissioner’s Directives).
• Knowledge of professional Standards of Practice for their discipline.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Create vision and strategy.
• Mobilize people.
• Uphold integrity and respect.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Promote innovation and guide change.
• Achieve results.

ABILITIES

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the provision of clinical services.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION

• Post-graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant health care field (e.g. , Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychoeducation).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Experience managing human resources.
• Experience managing financial resources.
• Experience in developing partnerships.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Experience working in a correctional environment.

ABILITIES

• Ability to manage human resources.
• Ability to manage financial resources.
• Ability to develop partnerships.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work outside normal or business hours with little or no notice.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Registration as a health care professional with a registering/licensing body in the province of practice.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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