Psychologist

**About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: Academic Support & Engagement provides tailored, comprehensive supports within inclusive spaces in which students become critically-engaged, self-determined learners. As a result of our work, students discover and develop their strengths, establish their academic identity, engage in leadership and learning opportunities, and build the confidence and the competence they need to thrive. We support students’ academic, personal, and professional growth through Accessible Education; Learning Development & Success; Transition, Leadership & Enrichment; and the Writing Support Centre. As valued partners in student learning, our work is situated at the intersection of curricular and co-curricular activities. We help students navigate academic and life transitions, remove barriers to full participation in all aspects of campus life, and contribute to the retention of Western students. Through our work we strive to help students create an university experience that helps them thrive. **Responsibilities**: Reporting to the Manager of Accessible Education, the Psychologist provides expert opinions to the Accessible Education Accommodation Team related to psychoeducational assessments for students registered with Accessible Education. Screening and referral to community partners for students in need of psychoeducational assessment/reassessment. In-house assessment of students with neurodevelopmental disorders which cause academic impairment, making recommendations for remedial strategies and appropriate programs and accommodations for such individuals. In addition, the Psychologist will be involved in supporting transition-aged students with neurodevelopmental disorders as they move from secondary to post-secondary education and beyond through programming, psychoeducation, and assessment. The Psychologist also provides supervision, education, and training opportunities for graduate students at the University and assists with the organization, running and evaluation of the internship program and the Centre in general. The Psychologist acts as an advocate for students with neurodevelopmental disorders to ensure that their needs and concerns are recognized and addressed appropriately. The Psychologist also serves as an expert in residence with review of psychoeducational and psycho-diagnostic reports, by providing opinions as well as accommodation eligibilities in alignment with the student’s functional limitations. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Diagnosis of specific disabilities using appropriate cognitive, academic, behavioural, and psychological measures. - Writing detailed reports making diagnoses, and recommending remedial strategies, academic accommodations and programming for students with disabilities. - Support educational programming for students and parents as part of the transition team. - Develop, organize, and manage programs to enhance the educational, vocational, and personal success of students registered with Accessible Education while attending Western University. - Provide direct formal and informal supervision to graduate students. - Serve as an advocate for persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities to ensure access to appropriate resources. - Participate in initiatives undertaken by Accessible Education. - Other duties as required in support of Accessible Education. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**: - A doctoral degree in Clinical or Educational Psychology (or equivalent education necessary for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario) and a minimum of two years’ experience in assessment. Neuropsychologist designation preferred. - Registered as a Clinical Psychological Practitioner in the province of Ontario (or eligible for registration in Ontario). - Sound knowledge of Ontario Human Rights legislation and Charter of Rights. - Knowledge of appropriate assessment methods to diagnose the cause or causes of reported academic difficulties. - Sound knowledge of disability issues gained through an academic programme of study as well as a minimum of one year of on-the-job experience. - Sound knowledge of institutional support systems and resources across the province. **SPECIAL SKILLS**: - Excellent counselling skills, including the ability to establish an empathic relationship and to engender trust; sound clinical judgment - Excellent communication skills (written and oral) - Excellent organizational skills - Strong interpersonal sk