Psychologist

Employment Opportunity

Psychologist

Job ID 25-007eC

Company Overview:

For over 75 years, enCompass has been rooted in community safety and this will continue to be our focus. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more.

We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach.  If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/, please consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

101st Street and Independence Apartments are Community Residential Facilities (CRFs) operated by enCompass Community Safety Agency, funded by Correctional Service Canada (C.S.C). The CRFs serve as transitional housing for high-risk federal offenders on various forms of Conditional Release and aim to provide a structured environment to support their reintegration into the community. The programs support individuals across a broad spectrum of needs, including those with complex challenges that require specialized care. These challenges may encompass mental health issues, chronic health conditions, social barriers, a history of violent or sexual offenses, and other significant public safety risks. By providing thorough monitoring, tailored interventions, and referrals to appropriate treatment and community resources, we aim to encourage positive behavior change and successful reintegration. Clients are guided in developing Crime Cycles and Relapse Prevention Plans while working towards the SMART goals they set.

As a Psychologist, you will provide clinical services, including psychological assessment and intervention, to support clients with complex and multi-dimensional needs. You will act as a clinical leader within the program, offering consultation, education, and guidance to both clients and the professional team. Your role will involve collaborating with case management teams, advising on evidence-based practices, and ensuring that psychological services align with professional standards, policies, and ethical guidelines. Additionally, you will contribute to program development, service planning, staff training, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance client outcomes and overall program effectiveness/impact.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services (including psychological assessment and/or intervention), consultation and education to the professional team and clients of the program.
• Provide clinical leadership and coordination.
• Work with or within teams to provide and inform services for clients with complex and multi-dimensional medical, psychological, interpersonal, environmental, and/or instrumental needs.
• Advise, consult, collaborate, and enact initiatives to ensure that practices are evidence-based and in alignment with psychological standards of practice and code of ethics, as well as policy, legislation, and regulations.
• Lead, facilitate, and/or participate in program, policy, and procedure development, service planning, staff development, quality improvement and evaluation, and/or research activities as identified by the needs of the service area(s).

Qualifications / Skills:

• Completion of a master’s degree in Psychology; with a focus area on Forensic Psychology
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working with an inpatient or outpatient mental health population, preferred experience working in custodial or correctional settings
• Experience in administration and interpretation of psychometric and neuropsychological testing
• Valid Certificate with Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Suicide Prevention and Intervention, First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to pass security clearances such as Reliability Status, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Intervention Check.
• A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with enCompass; we evaluate each application for an open position individually.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• enCompass may consider a part-time schedule if it aligns with both the candidate’s availability and program needs; salary will be pro-rated accordingly.
• Immediate start date.

What we offer

• The salary range for this position is $81,650.40 to $108,000.00 annually.
• enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:
• Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
• Service recognition and employee awards
• Professional development opportunities
• Staff team building and appreciation days
• Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

To apply, submit a résumé and cover letter in one PDF document to hr@myencompass.ca

Please include “25-007eC – Psychologist” in the Subject Line of the email. Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.

enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.