Hiring the Position of Psychologist or Psychological Associate (10 month)
Union/Association: APSSP
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Hours Schedule: 35 hours per week
Psychologist – Annual Salary Range: $94,719 to $110,000
Psychological Associate – Annual Salary Range: $86,059.22 to $100,135.10
Responsibilities
As a member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO), with a Certificate Authorizing Autonomous Practice, this position will provide assessment and consultation services for students presenting with academic, learning, social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges.
Psychologists/Psychological Associates support school personnel, students and their families to promote learning, mental health, and wellbeing. Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Education responsible for special education, the individual will:
- Provide comprehensive psychological and/or psycho-educational assessment and consultation services to students of all ages with the Board as assigned.
- Consult with school personnel to interpret assessment reports completed by professionals external to the board Collaborate with system and school-based staff regarding student exceptionalities, diagnoses and programming.
- Consult with school personnel and parents regarding the needs of students who are experiencing difficulty in learning.
- Maintain clear, concise, and accurate clinical file documentation, protecting privacy and confidentiality, as per the standards and regulations established by regulatory college and adhering to the board's policies and procedures.
- Remain current on relevant research, best practices, legislation, and professional literature related to school psychology.
- Prepare and provide professional development sessions to promote capacity building for school and system staff.
Skills
- Experience administering psychological assessments measuring intellectual, academic, social, behavioural and emotional/mental health functioning in children and adolescents.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills that help to build strong relationships with students, educators, and community service partners.
- Experience with diagnostic formulation and communication of psychological diagnoses according to accepted diagnostic criteria (e.g., LDAO/LDAC, DSM-V, etc.).
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- The ability to solve complex problems in collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, teaching staff, and administration.
- Ability to independently organize time, effectively prioritize and manage competing demands and execute tasks to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
Psychologist:
- Ph.D. in clinical, school, or neuropsychology, with a focus on children and adolescents.
- Current College of Psychologists of Ontario Registration. Preference will be given to candidates with competency declaration in School Psychology.
Psychological Associate:
- A Master’s degree (M.A., M.Ed., or M.Sc.) in applied psychology with a focus on children and adolescents.
- Member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) in good standing, with a Certificate Authorizing Autonomous Practice.
- Authorized to sign reports and communicate diagnoses independently.
Accommodation
The St. Clair Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process; see Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy ( http://www.st-clair.net/policies.aspx ).
Please advise the Human Resource Services Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Thank You
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
