File No: OP-21-182
Date Posted: July 13, 2021.
Closing Date: Until Filled
Hours of Work: 29 hours weekly
Wage: Hourly: Start – $51.20- $55.99

POSITION

To provide Psychological Services to individuals (child and adolescent) with developmental disabilities who are supported by Ongwanada/affiliated with service providers in the East Region.

DUTIES

• Conducting psychological assessment and interventions
• Utilizing behavioural, counseling or related techniques to ameliorate interfering behaviours and to promote appropriate behaviours in clients;
• Providing consultation and monitoring of Behaviour Support Plans;
• Providing clinical consultation to Ongwanada staff and other agencies as required;
• Planning and conducting research and program evaluation projects
• Other related duties as required.
• For the complete position description please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Current registration as a Psychologist in the province of Ontario and successful completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology or a Psy.D., preferably at a Canadian university;
• Clinical Psychologist must be registered with the ability to provide services for children (age 12 and under) as well as adolescents.
• Knowledge of legislation and Standards of Practice;
• Experience in providing psychological services to persons with developmental disabilities (including those people with dual diagnosis/challenging/complex behaviour), their families and care providers is essential;
• Experience in supervision of both students and non-registered staff is preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Sound judgment, counseling, supervisory, teaching and organization skills;
• Comfortable in learning new technologies with mastery of existing technologies;
• Willingness to apply for appointment as a Clinical Supervisor in the Department of Psychology, Queen’s University;
• Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as per Ongwanada policies;
• Must possess a valid G Driving License with full driving privileges, insurances and have access to own vehicle;
• Bilingual in French and English an asset.

Les candidats bilingues sont fortement encouragés à soumettre leur candidature.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number by the noted closing date to:
Human Resources Generalist- Human Resources Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135
Email: careers@ongwanada.com