Position Summary

The ideal candidate is looking for a home to consult, start, and/or grow their private practice.  The  Consulting Clinical Psychologist will use methods/psychological theories to increase the well-being of children, adolescent youth, and young adults, who need or have a diagnosis of Autism, Intellectual Disability/Developmental Delay, and/or, mental health diagnosis. The Clinical Psychologist will educate and supervise ANUVO affiliated Assessment Specialists (psychometrists) who will administer, and evaluate, psychological testing, and reporting. The Clinical Psychologist will provide clinical supervision, direction, and guidance regarding ANUVO students' behavior support plans and strategies.

Duties  and Responsibilities

• Provides continuing and comprehensive mental health care for children, youth, adolescents, and young adults.

• Is research-based.

• Build, grow, and supervise a team of ANUVO Assessment Specialists (psychometrist, behavior specialist, social workers, etc.)

• Providing training on assessment measures 

• Assisting  with psychoeducational assessment report and interpretation

• Furthering the learning system and assessment system

• Be able to handle referrals for assessments and treatment services for children, adolescents, and their families including but not limited to:

• Psychological/Diagnostic Assessments for Children and Youth

• Psychoeducational Assessment

• Parent Education and Counselling

• Participating in activities related to coordinating the interdisciplinary team as required

• Coordinating and delivering a comprehensive range of psychodiagnostic assessments and treatment services such as cognitive, educational, and social/emotional evaluations and psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual or group therapy, and behavior management

 

Education

• Canadian Postdoctoral Degree in Psychology from an accredited university required

• Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) to provide psychological and behavioral services to children and adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disability

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Qualifications

• Clinical supervisory experience

• Experience with Intellectual Disability in both children and adults

• Experience with autistic children and youth recommended

• Experience working with families

• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and time management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including cultural and socio-economic competency

• Computer literacy

• Ability to work independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team environment

• Hours of work will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

• Must provide proof of registration with your regulatory college & malpractice insurance

• Must have valid criminal check and vulnerable sector screening

• A doctorate degree in psychology, education, or a closely related field with formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments related to the intended use of the assessment.  or

• Licensure or certification to practice in your province in a field related to the purchase.  or

• Certification by or full membership in a professional organization such as College of Psychology, the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), the Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (CRHSPP), the Canadian Association of School Psychologists (CASP) or other North American organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA) that requires training and experience in the relevant area of assessment.

 

Skills and Abilities

• Fluently Bi-Lingual (speak, read, and writes) in the 2 official languages of Ottawa (French and English) preferred

• interpersonal, and communication skills 

• Outgoing people-oriented 

• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop students completing psychology Masters or doctoral degrees

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing; Ability to proofread and edit copy

• Ability to work collaboratively; Strong team player

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge, and abilities required.

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