Psychologist

**Psychologist (Term)**

**Special Education and Student Services Department**

**Non Affiliated CAT III**

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Reporting to the Psychology Lead of the Special Education and Student Services department, the Psychologist provides consultative and direct psychological services to meet the needs of students, families and schools at both the elementary and secondary panels. Demonstrating a strong commitment to a tiered model of evidence-based practices, the Psychologist promotes understanding of both exceptional and non-exceptional students. They act as a resource to school staff, supporting program accommodations, modifications, alternative programming and the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Additionally, they assist in determining eligibility for exceptionality designations and specialized class placements. The Psychologist works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment, including collaborating with community agencies to ensure comprehensive support. The Psychologist provides supervision to unlicensed Psychology staff and Psychology residents in training and works in a manner which meets all ethical, professional and legislative requirements of the profession.

**Responsibilities and Duties: The Psychologist will**:

- Supervise unlicensed Psychology staff completing licensing requirements for autonomous practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (ie. Psycho-educational Consultants, etc.) and Psychology residents and practicum students in training
- Diagnose complex neurodevelopmental, mood, anxiety, and disruptive behavior disorders.
- Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to support student learning, academic skill development, and system-wide initiatives
- Provide consultation and support to educators on student learning and achievement within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework
- Conduct comprehensive psychological, psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments to evaluate students cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning and present assessment findings to school staff, students, caregivers, and parents
- Support classroom and Resource teachers in the development of Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
- Design and deliver workshops, presentations, and in-service training on topics related to mental health, well-being, and academic achievement
- Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy to children and adolescents in schools
- Formulate a crisis response and intervention strategy to support students, parents, and the school community during times of tragedy or emergency
- Lead critical incident responses and participate in Violence Threat Risk Assessments (VTRA)
- Provide risk assessment for suicide and supportive interventions as per the Urgent Care Protocol
- Coordinate with community agencies to connect students and families with external services and mental health supports
- Comply with all board policies and privacy legislation in relation to student records and information sharing
- Maintain detailed, accurate records of psychological assessments and student interventions in compliance with the Standards of Professional Conduct established by the College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Participate in meetings, committees, staff development and training as required
- Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in the field and in accordance with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Perform other duties, as assigned by the Psychology Lead

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Doctoral degree in Psychology
- Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice as a Psychologist in Ontario or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
- School psychology as a declared area of competency with the College of Psychologists of Ontario or eligible to declare school psychology as a declared area of competency
- Training or coursework in child and adolescent development
- Experience working with children and/or adolescents
- Training or coursework with psychological and psychoeducational testing instruments
- Experience conducting psychological and diagnostic assessments for children and youth
- Training or cours