Psychoeducational Clinician

Lambton Kent District School Board; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplication invites applications for a Psychoeducational Clinician to support psychological assessments, crisis intervention and mental health counselling for Lambton Kent District School Board students across the district.

The position is temporary CUPE, 35 hours per week, with travel within the district. Immediate start; end date November 16, 2027. Pay is CAD 44.11–CAD 46.67 per hour, reflecting Ontario standards for educational psychology roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and testing under supervision of the Manager of Psychological Services.
• Deliver crisis intervention and mental health counselling to students.
• Counsel/consult with students, parents, teachers and outside agencies on educational and psychological issues.
• Collaborate with department staff, other Board staff and outside agencies.
• Communicate information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Travel within the District as required.

Skills

Intervention strategies

Counseling services

Psychological testing

Team collaboration

Communication

Educational experience

Travel within district

Education

Master's in Psychology

Registration with College of Psychologists or Psychotherapists

Job description

Title :Psychoeducational Clinician

Start Date : Immediate

End Date : November 16, 2027

Position Type : Temporary

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 Psychotherapistsis 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 :

Temporary CUPE, 35 hours/week. Serving schools throughout the District.
Salary: $44.11/hour-$46.67/hour

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.