Psychologist

Kinark Child & Family Services; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangement

Pension plan 6% matching

Wellness program

Educational opportunities

Supervision

Accredited programs

Job summary

Kinark Child and Family Services in Peterborough, Ontario is seeking a Psychologist to provide remote and in-person services within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes assessments, evidence-based treatment, consultation, and training, with a competitive hourly wage and benefits. Start date is January 4, 2027, with a 35-hour work week in the Peterborough program.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and be in good standing with the Ontario College; bilingualism and cultural

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology required.
• Registered in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
• Experience in child and adolescent mental health.
• Strong assessment, treatment, communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and diversity considerations; language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer psychological assessments and tests; conduct interviews and provide feedback.
• Deliver evidence-based treatment for complex clients (individual, group, family).
• Provide consultation for complex cases and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Deliver training/education and supervise practicum students when applicable.
• Attend meetings, manage documentation and clinical files.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Cultural diversity awareness

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

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 at www.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 -> Peterborough Program

Location

Peterborough, ON K9J 5Y4 CA (Primary)

Reg/Temp

Regular

Start Date

January 4, 2027

Temporary End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Relief

No

Other Employee Classification (if applicable)

Total # of hours per week

35

$53.41 - $58.95 CAD

# of Positions

1

Close Date

October 20, 2026

Job Description

Reporting to the Clinical Lead, Community Mental Health, the Psychologist will be responsible for providing both Remote and In-Person services. These services will include periodic in-person psychological assessments, virtual/in-person evidence-based treatment delivery, virtual/in-person training as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team and may also include virtual/in-person consultation toother Kinark areaprogramsand teams.

Salary Range: $53.51/hr CAD- $58.95/hr CAD. Compensation is negotiable and will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Psychological Assessment: Evaluate intellectual, social, emotional, behavior, academic, personality, and daily living functioning for the purpose of diagnostic and treatment planning. This includes ongoing learning to maintain professional standards and current knowledge (for example: research, diagnostic tools, etc.). Key responsibilities include: Administration of psychological tests and questionnaires, clinical interviewing, data analysis and interpretation, report writing, feedback and communicate diagnosis.
• Consultation:Provide consultation for complex cases, treatment planning and service delivery, ethical issues, etc. in internal and/or external clinical and multidisciplinary meetings. This also includes decisions around suitability for services and tailoring treatment plans to meet client’s unique needs and troubleshooting clinical issues that arise. Complete a file review in prep for consultation and subsequent documentation.
• Treatment:Deliver evidence-based treatment for complex clients (individual, group and family), formulation and goal setting, documentation, progress monitoring, and discharge planning. This also includes professional development, workshops, independent reading, attending specific treatment team meetings (e.g., DBT team meetings), and peer consultation.
• Training/Education: Provide in-service presentations to support capacity building on a variety of topics. Provide external presentations as requested by community partners. For some, provide regular clinical supervision and training to PhD level psychology graduate students doing practicum placements at Kinark.
• Administration:Attending agency meetings/trainings, internal communication, scheduling client and community appointments, manage psychological files and manage documentation.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is required.
• Be registered and a member in good standing with theCollege of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
• Candidates in the process of registration with the College who anticipate becoming supervised practice members within 8 months of their employment date with Kinark will be considered.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills in child and adolescent mental health.
• Demonstrated clinical experience, proven communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Knowledge concerning program evaluation, cultural diversity and proficiency in other languages will be considered assets for this position.

** 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.