Term Registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate

Limestone District School Board; Kingston; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

The Limestone District School Board in Kingston, Ontario is hiring a Term Registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate to provide psycho-educational assessments and consult with school teams. The role supports crisis intervention, early intervention, and district-wide professional development, reporting to Educational Services.

Requirements include a Doctoral degree in Psychology and eligibility for registration in Ontario, plus a valid driver's license for district travel.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology and current registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in good standing or eligibility for registration.
• Experience in diagnostic assessment, counseling, crisis management/intervention and consulting and school psychology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and consistent use of a vehicle for travel throughout the district.
• The Limestone DSB will consider Doctoral Level Graduates who are eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists in the area of School Psychology and are working towards certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive consultation service to Board staff, students and parents.
• Conduct individual psycho-educational assessments and develop intervention suggestions.
• Offer crisis and suicide intervention support and contribute to district-wide initiatives.

Skills

Diagnostic assessment

Counseling

Crisis management/intervention

Interpersonal communication

Driver's license

Education

Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Eligibility for registration with College of Psychologists of Ontario

Job description

Term Registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate Educational Services

7 Hours/Week – 10 Months/Year

Effective Date: Immediately – June 25, 2027

Salary: $96,430 - $121,398

About The Limestone District School Board

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.

The LDSB is the region's only fully inclusive school board. Limestone schools serve more than 20,500 students in 55 schools and five alternative education centres covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Principal of Educational Services, the Registered Psychologist provides a comprehensive consultation service to Board Staff, students and parents, and facilitates liaison with families and community agencies.

As a member of the Educational Services Team, you will conduct individual psycho-educational assessments of students who are experiencing difficulty within the school setting and investigate possible diagnosis and formulate/generate suggestions for intervention strategies for students with special education and/or mental health needs.

In addition, you will work in collaboration with in-school teams to provide comprehensive clinical consultations and brief mental health and psycho-educational interventions.

As a Registered Psychologist you will also provide crisis and suicide intervention support as well as assist in the development and implementation of early intervention and preventative programs for individuals and groups. Additionally, you will be called upon to support district-wide initiatives, including professional development for school staff and support.

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology and current registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in good standing or eligibility for registration
• Experience and background in the areas of diagnostic assessment, counseling, crisis management/intervention and consulting and school psychology
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Must have a valid driver's license and consistent use of a vehicle for travel throughout the district
• The Limestone DSB will consider Doctoral Level Graduates who are eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists in the area of School Psychology and are working towards certification.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Across Limestone District School Board, we are committed to removing systemic barriers not only in recruitment but in retention and promotion as well so that you can see yourself in Limestone. The Limestone District School Board is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring practices that will move us forward in hiring staff who reflect the full diversity and lived experiences within the communities we serve.

We invite and welcome you, through your cover letter, to self-identify as someone who has lived experiences as a member of one or more of these groups and who can bring valuable, diverse knowledge and perspective to our District and the students and communities we serve. Accommodations will be provided to applicants to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process. Applicants can request accommodations at any time during the recruitment process.

Applicants who are transgender may provide records in a different name than their current legal name or name of common usage. This will not prejudice prospective employees in any way, and such information will remain confidential.

The Greater Kingston Area promotes and supports the diversity that continues to grow within our communities. For more information about Kingston and/or the Limestone District School Board, including equitable recruitment, retention & promotion practices, please vis.

We thank you for your interest. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted and invited to participate in the interview process.

Our Intention: To make a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school.

Karen McGregor, Chair | Krishna Burra, Director of Education and Secretary | Craig Young, Treasurer