Psychoeducational Clinician

Lambton Kent District School Board; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Lambton Kent District School Board is hiring a Psychoeducational Clinician to provide psychological assessment services, crisis intervention and mental health counselling to students across the district. Reporting to the Manager of Psychological Services, the role supports school teams and families.

This permanent, CUPE position is 35 hours per week and requires registration with the College of Psychologists or Psychotherapists and a Master's degree in Psychology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology required.
• Registration with College of Psychologists or Psychotherapists mandatory.
• Experience in educational settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and testing under supervision.
• Offer crisis intervention and mental health counseling to students.
• Counsel/consult with students, parents, teachers and outside agencies.
• Travel within the District.

Skills

Intervention planning

Counseling & support

School-based collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Title: Psychoeducational Clinician

Start Date: Immediate

Position Type: Permanent

Position Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Posting Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Psychological Services, this position will provide psychological assessment services, crisis intervention as well as mental health consultation and counselling to the students of the Lambton Kent District School Board.

Qualifications/Experience

• Possess a Master's level degree in Psychology;
• Registration with the College of Psychologists or Psychotherapists is mandatory.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge

• Determine intervention strategies with school based team;
• Counsel/consult with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies on a variety of student related educational and psychological issues;
• Provide psychological assessment and testing under the supervision of the Manager of Psychological Services and consult with parents, teachers, school administration and outside agencies;
• Work effectively as a team member with department staff, other Board staff, outside agencies;
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to relay information accurately;
• Experience in the above areas, preferably in an educational setting is an asset;
• Travel will be required within the District.

Position Effective Date & Length

Permanent CUPE, 35 hours/week. Serving schools throughout the District.

Compensation

Schedule B - $80,272/annum - $84,932/annum

Comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension plan are provided.

The Lambton Kent District School Board Is Committed To Supporting Inclusive And Equitable Learning And Work Environments For All. Through Our Recruitment And Selection Process, We Strive To Provide a Qualified Workforce That Reflects The Diversity Of Our Communities. We Welcome Applications From Candidates With Diverse Background And Lived Experiences As a Member Of a Marginalized Group, Including But Not Limited To

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.