Psych Associate

_Compass is a non-profit agency. At Compass, we are a culture of caring, learning and purpose. We believe in investing in our people and providing our employees with many opportunities for growth, development and learning. We are working together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community. Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners._

The Psychological Associate Lead Hand will provide a broad range of psychological services (i.e. assessment, treatment, consultation, and research) for clients (including those with developmental disabilities) and their families.

**DUTIES**
- In addition to the duties, of the Psychological Associate, the Lead Hand shall:

- Supervise non-registered psychology personnel in both the assessment and treatment of clients as well as consultation to other staff
- Review new referrals of clients in need of services
- Assist with prioritization of cases
- Assist with case assignment to the Psychology Service staff
- Assist with case coordination
- Consult with referral source/community stakeholders where clarification on new referral is required
- Consult with referral source/community stakeholders where wait time for a new referral is longer than agreed in protocol
- Follow-up on all enquiries from clients/families waiting
- Participate in community protocol development

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Postgraduate level degree in Psychology (M.A.) required.
- Registered as a Psychological Associate in the Province of Ontario.
- Minimum of two years’ experience providing psychological services to children and youth with a wide range of mental health problems and/or global developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of legislation governing children and adolescents is essential.
- Knowledge and appreciation of issues facing our diverse populations (i.e. Anishinabek cultures, Francophone, Immigrant/Refugee, LGBT2SQ, etc.).
- Understanding the impact of the social determinants of health on our clients’ mental and developmental outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, emotional maturity, patience, tact and resourcefulness are required.
- Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French) is an asset.
- The ability to relate effectively with children, adolescents and their families.
- Demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment, clinical supervision and consultation as well as the capacity to work independently and as a member of an inter-disciplinary team are essential.
- Strong ability to self-reflect and practice safe and effective use of self.
- Ability to deliver programs and services to children, youth and families.
- Capacity to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is essential
- Position requires the ability to work flexible hours contingent upon client needs.
- Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check required.
- This position is a unionized position.

We offer competitive salaries and a pension package with HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan).

**Application Process**

**Human Resources**

**Compass**

**62 Frood Road, Suite 100**

**Sudbury ON P3C 4Z3**

**compassne.ca**

Accommodations are available to support applicants in all aspects of the hiring process. If selected for an interview and you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We wish to thank all applicants; however only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $48.97-$62.02 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Satisfactory Policy Vulnerable Sector Check

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- providing psychological services: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- registration as a Psychological Associate in Ontario (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-31