Psychologist

Vanier; London; On-site; CAD 74,541 - 101,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Care

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Extended Health

Life Insurance

On-site Parking

RRSP Match

Vision Care

Job summary

An established industry player in children's mental health is seeking a dedicated Psychologist to join their team. This full-time role focuses on delivering comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services to children and families, ensuring high-quality care. With a commitment to clinical excellence and collaboration, you'll conduct psychological assessments and provide valuable consultations. The organization values diversity and inclusion, promoting accessible hiring processes. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology with pre-doctoral residency training.
• Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic counseling services.
• Conduct psychological assessments and offer consultations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Psychological Assessment

Therapeutic Modalities

Research Skills

Tact and Diplomacy

Professional Ethics

French Fluency

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Registration as a Psychologist

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Recognized throughout Southwestern Ontario as a leader in children’s (birth-14 years) mental health, Vanier Children’s Mental Wellness provides innovative treatment programs and services for children experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. For over 50 years, Vanier's mission has been to improve the lives of infants, children, youth, and their families through high-quality mental health services, emphasizing clinical excellence, collaboration, and system leadership. Vanier is appointed by the Ontario Government as the “Lead Agency for Child/Youth Mental Health (CYMH) System Management” in London-Middlesex (2014) and is responsible for community-wide Child/Youth Mental Health System Planning.

Position Summary:

This role involves providing a full range of diagnostic, assessment, consultation, therapeutic counseling, and treatment services for children and their families. It includes performing licensed acts as permitted by the College of Psychologists of Ontario under the Regulated Health Professionals Act and Psychology Act. The primary focus is to conduct psychological assessments and offer consultation to teams regarding clients and programs, as directed by the Manager.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology, including at least one year of pre-doctoral residency training.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Ongoing professional development as per college standards.
• Current knowledge of assessment and treatment issues, maintained through recent scientific literature.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for counseling, consultation, formal reporting, and expert testimony.
• Proficiency in administering and interpreting standardized tests; ability to synthesize complex information and conduct research.
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities with children; ability to provide treatment in at least one modality.
• Professional conduct aligned with ethical guidelines; experience in training and consulting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data entry skills.
• Ability to relate professionally with children, families, and other professionals, demonstrating tact, patience, and diplomacy.
• Adherence to ethical standards set by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Accurate administration and interpretation of psychological tests; clear communication of findings.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Job Details:

• Type: Full-time
• Salary: $74,541.00-$101,653.00 per year
• Benefits include dental care, disability insurance, employee assistance, extended health, life insurance, on-site parking, RRSP match, and vision care.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week.
• Work Location: In person.

Vanier is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. We promote accessible hiring processes and work environments, accommodating needs during assessments. Full COVID-19 vaccination is required, with provisions for accommodations under human rights legislation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All recruitment information is used solely for employment purposes.