Vol.4 Issue No.1 - University of Guelph

Volume 4, Issue 1Page 9Employment OpportunitiesPSYCHOLOGIST1 Year Contract (37.5 hours/week) Position (commencing March 2013)We are currently seeking a Psychologist or Psychological Associate to increase our capacity to provide psychological services to a range ofclinical programs that serve children and youth between the ages of 7-18. As a children’s mental health centre, we offer our services within amultidisciplinary framework and the discipline of psychology plays a critical role. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidatewill provide psychological assessments and translate results into multidisciplinary treatment plans; and provide case consultation to clinicalteams. Having knowledge and experience in providing evidence-based sexual abuse treatment, treatment for trauma and milieu experiencewill be an asset.The successful candidate will:Possess a Doctoral or Master’s degree from a recognized university and registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario;Have a minimum of three years directly related experience in a children’s mental health setting;Be proficient in psychological assessment, including experience administering and interpreting psychometric measures used to assess children/youthand the ability to produce comprehensive reports, including detailed recommendations;Provide interpretation of psychological or psychometric findings and communicate diagnoses to clients, parents, agency, staff and communityas required;Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a unique perspective in case and programconsultation;In partnership with clients and families and the multidisciplinary team, provide specific psychological services to children including assessment,treatment and consultation;Participate in case conference meetings to inform, assess and collaboratively problem solve issues that may arise during the day to day treatmentwith the client and/or family;Have experience with evidence-based/evidence-informed therapeutic interventions;Participate in program evaluations, research and continuous quality improvement initiatives;Demonstrate a high level of computer proficiency in data entry, information sourcing and report writing;Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Have excellent analytical and flexible problem solving abilities.Sound knowledge of relevant legislation;Valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle.The annual salary range is $78,001 to $90,693, based on a 37.5 hour work week. In addition, contract staffs are eligible for 4% in lieu of benefitsand 4% in lieu of vacation.Please note that all successful candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector police records check prior to the commencement ofemployment. At Peel Children’s Centre we value diversity in our workplace, our clientele and our communities. We are actively engaged inbuilding a more diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply no later than January 29, 2013.Please submit a cover letter and chronological resume, referring to File #13-005, through our website, e-mail, fax or regular mail.Human ResourcesPeel Children’s Centre85A Aventura CourtMississauga, ONL5T 2Y6Fax: 905 – 696 - 0351E-mail: hr@peelcc.org Website: www.peelcc.org