Psychologist

Kinark Child & Family Services; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Employee Wellness Program

Educational and training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Kinark Child and Family Services seeks a Psychologist to join the Forensic Mental Health Program at Syl Apps Youth Centre. The role involves comprehensive psychological assessments, individualized therapy, and consultation on complex cases within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will contribute to training initiatives, develop treatment plans, and ensure documentation meets professional standards. A PhD in Psychology and registration in good standing are required.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience in forensic/secure treatment settings is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for report writing and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments, risk, and treatment planning evaluations.
• Provide individual and family therapy for adolescents in secure treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and treatment planning.
• Design and deliver clinical training initiatives for staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Registered with Ontario College

Job description

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.

In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!

For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite atwww.kinark.on.ca .

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks *
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% *
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

*Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant)

We currently have an opportunity for:

Position Title

Program Lists

Kinark Child & Family Services -> Syl Apps Youth Centre

Location

Reg/Temp

Regular

Start Date

October 5, 2026

Temporary End Date

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Relief

No

Other Employee Classification (if applicable)

Total # of hours per week

7

# of Positions

1

Close Date

September 23, 2026

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Psychologist position will be located out of Syl Apps Youth Centre as part of the Forensic Mental Health Program. The successful candidate will provide psychological assessments, treatment to clients and family members through psychotherapeutic interventions, and consultation on complex cases. The Psychologist will also play a key role in developing clinical training initiatives to strengthen the skills and expertise of interdisciplinary team members.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Psychological Assessment: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including diagnostic, risk, and treatment planning evaluations. Responsibilities include administering standardized psychological tests and questionnaires, conducting clinical interviews, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing detailed reports, and providing feedback to clients, families, and the treatment team.
• Psychotherapeutic Interventions: Provide evidence-based individual and family therapy tailored to adolescents in secure treatment, with attention to complex mental health and forensic needs.
• Interdisciplinary Consultation: Participate in clinical and multidisciplinary meetings to provide consultation on complex cases, contribute to treatment planning, and offer psychological expertise to inform service delivery.
• Clinical Training & Development: Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and educational initiatives to build capacity across the interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Administration & Documentation: Attend agency meetings/trainings, maintain accurate and timely clinical records, ensure documentation is consistent with professional standards, and support the coordination of care.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Psychology is required.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment skills in child and adolescent mental health, with experience in forensic and secure treatment settings considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency in psychological testing, report writing, diagnosis, and risk assessment.
• Training and/or experience in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise feedback to clients, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated clinical experience, organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in delivering services within a dynamic treatment environment.

** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment

Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [e-mail] [phone].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.