Temp Psychologist, Psychological Assoicate, or

Posting: 2236 (formerly posting 1970)

Issued:
June 30, 2023

**INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
**INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY POSITION

1.0 FTE TEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGIST, PSYCHOLOGICAL Associate or

PSYCHOMETRIST

GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER
As one of the area's largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately
3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673
square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen
Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming
communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in
providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits**
Summary of position:The Psychologist, Psychological Associate or Psychometrist is
responsible for the completion of psychological assessments, providing consultation to schools,
member of a multi-disciplinary team. The performance of the duties will ensure a quality service
approach for the students and families in BWDSB.

The Psychologist, Psychological Associate or Psychometrist will support the vision, mission,
and priorities of Bluewater District School Board, while contributing to a positive, supportive, and
student-focused team environment.

Location:
Bluewater District School Board Education Centre, Learning Services - Student
Support

Commencing:
September 5, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024

Status:
Temporary full-time

Salary:
$100, Psychologist/Psychological Associate)

$89, Psychometrist)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and be responsible for the provision of psychological assessment and

consultation services in assigned schools

• Conduct psychological assessments using a variety of tools and techniques to provide

information about students' psychological and educational needs

• When applicable, diagnose disorders related to children's learning, social and emotional

needs

• Prepare comprehensive assessment reports and provide feedback that clearly and

concisely summarize assessment findings, providing relevant and usable
recommendations to support the student's success

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of child development and child psychopathology
• Provide expertise to school personnel to interpret assessment reports completed by

professionals external to the board

• Collaborate with other Learning Services system and schoolbased staff regarding

student exceptionalities, diagnoses and IEP and programming.

• Consult with school personnel and parents regarding the needs of students who are

experiencing difficulty in learning

• Work effectively with other members of the psychology team and other disciplines within

Learning Services

• Advocate on behalf of students to support their academic success and wellbeing
• Maintain clear, concise, and accurate clinical file documentation, protecting privacy and

confidentiality, as per the standards and regulations established by regulatory college
and adhering to the board's policies and procedures

• Remain current on relevant research, best practices, legislation, and professional

literature related to school psychology

• Prepare and provide professional development sessions to promote capacity building for

school and system staff

• Practice within a strengthsbased, antioppressive framework, inclusive of crosscultural

considerations that embraces the diversity of students.

• Participate in collaborative planning meetings with BWDSB staff and community partners

to facilitate appropriate referrals that will meet student identified needs

• Act as a liaison with community service providers
• Registered staff may be required to assume clinical supervision responsibilities for

unregistered staff

• Other duties as assigned**
  Qualifications and Experience:
• Doctorate or Masters in Psychology (School, Counselling, Clinical) from an accredited

university

• Registered in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a

Psychologist or Psychological Associate (or the ability to become registered)
***- Unregistered staff would work under the supervision of registered member of the CPO

Assets:

• A minimum of two years' experience working with schoolaged children, youth, and their

families

• Excellent Interpersonal skills that help to build strong relationships with students,

educators, and community service partners

• Knowledge of evidencedbased practices in school psychology with competency in

School Psychology

• Experience with diagnostic formulation and communication of psychological diagnoses

according to accepted diagnostic criteria (e.g., LDAO/LDAC, DSM-V, etc.)

• Experience working in a teamoriented, collaborative environment.
• The ability to solve complex problems in collaboration with colleagues, superv

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