Psychologist

Kinark Child and Family Services; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinark Child and Family Services in Ontario seeks a Psychologist to join the Forensic Mental Health Program at Syl Apps Youth Centre. You will conduct psychological assessments, provide psychotherapeutic interventions for adolescents, and consult on complex cases.

The role includes developing clinical training, maintaining records, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to strengthen service delivery.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology required; eligibility with Ontario College in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment skills in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience or training in forensic/secure treatment settings is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in psychological testing, report writing, diagnosis, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, including diagnostic, risk, and treatment planning evaluations.
• Provide evidence-based individual and family therapy tailored to adolescents in secure treatment.
• Participate in clinical and multidisciplinary meetings to provide consultation on complex cases.
• Design and deliver training sessions to strengthen the interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Attend meetings/trainings, maintain accurate clinical records, and support care coordination.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Forensic setting

Psychological testing

CBT/DBT training

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Report writing

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

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.

Job Description

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.