School Psychologist/psychological Associate

2 weeks ago

Peterborough, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time

School Psychologist/Psychological Associate
Start Date: ASAP

Pay Band (13-MV1) $49.70 to $55.22

10 Months + 10 Days/Annually

35 hours/week

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board offers dynamic, high quality educational programs for nearly 33,000 elementary, secondary and adult students in the 100 schools within our jurisdiction. As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the full-time positions of School Psychologist/Psychological Associate.

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

The purpose of the School Psychologist/Psychological Associate is to provide psychological assessment, diagnostic and consultation services for students.

This position reports to Chief Psychologist/ Manager of Professional Services.

Main Responsibilities:
Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments selecting and administering standardized and restricted-use tests, formulating diagnosis, identifying and making recommendations; maintaining confidentiality at all times;
Schedules and organizes appointments and consultations for students, parents, teachers and support staff; establishing priorities, developing and implementing schedules, and making and responding to related telephone calls;
Communicates diagnosis and results of assessments and consultations to all the stakeholders;
Provides Clinical supervision of Psychoeducational clinicians, interns, and students;
Compiles clinical records collecting, maintaining, and releasing tests, reports and other information obtained during assessments;
Designs, implements and evaluates intervention programs for students to address learning, mental health and behaviour problems;
Builds capacity of School Board staff in the areas of learning, mental health and behavior disorders;
Works collaboratively with professional, support and teaching staff, meeting to discuss relevant issues, to develop and, in some instances, implement solutions to identified concerns;
Assists with the review, revision and development of new procedures for carrying out the work of the Department researching best practices, developing and implementing new procedures, and standardizing report writing;
Conducts in-service sessions and prepares written materials for Board personnel, school staff, parents/guardians and the community on a variety of related topics;
Provides support and leadership to system-level initiatives pertaining to educational, mental health and behavioural issues as required (e.g. Tragic Events Response, Suicide Awareness, Safe Schools, Early Intervention and Prevention, Achievement Testing, Gifted Screening, etc.);
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Psychologist/Manager of Professional Services.

Supervision:
May provide clinical supervision of psychoeducational clinicians, interns or practicum students.

Main Contacts:
Internal: students and staff

External: student families, representatives from government agencies

Education and Experience:
Masters degree in Psychology.

5 year’s direct related experience.

Doctorate degree with 1 year’s experience preferred.

Current registration as a psychologist or psychological associate in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to work with children and adolescents in the area of school psychology, clinical psychology or neuropsychology.

Specialized skills:
Able to provide the controlled act of diagnoses in learning disorders and mental health disorders in children and adolescents under the Regulated Health Professions Act;
Ability to administer and interpret comprehensive psychological tests and write comprehensive psychological reports;
Ability and authority to make and communicate an autonomous diagnosis according to the regulations set out by the College of Psychologists of Ontario;
Ability to work collaboratively with others;
Valid drivers license and use of own vehicle;
A commitment to service excellence.

Effort and Working Conditions:
School and office environment; moderate pressure to meet deadlines, some travel;
Moderate amounts of attention to detail, concentration and observation; some dealing with difficult people; some driving a vehicle; moderate amounts of lifting materials under and over 5 Kg; some mental exertion and keyboarding.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board schools are located across the Peterborough, Clarington and Northumberland regions.
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, reli

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