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Psych Associate Jobs in Greater Sudbury at Compass / Boussole / Akii-Izhinoogan
Title: Psych Associate
Company: Compass / Boussole / Akii-Izhinoogan
Location: Greater Sudbury
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit
Location: Greater Sudbury
_Compass is a non-profit agency. At Compass, we are a culture of caring, learning and
purpose
. We believe in investing in our people and providing our employees with many opportunities for growth, development and learning. We are working together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential. We believe in making a
positive impact
on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community.
Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners._The Psychological Associate Lead Hand will provide a broad range of psychological services (i.e. assessment, treatment, consultation, and research) for clients (including those with developmental disabilities) and their families.
* DUTIES
* * In addition to the duties, of the Psychological Associate, the Lead Hand shall:
* Supervise non-registered psychology personnel in both the assessment and treatment of clients as well as consultation to other staff
* Review new referrals of clients in need of services
* Assist with prioritization of cases
* Assist with case assignment to the Psychology Service staff
* Assist with case coordination
* Consult with referral source/community stakeholders where clarification on new referral is required
* Consult with referral source/community stakeholders where wait time for a new referral is longer than agreed in protocol
* Follow-up on all enquiries from clients/families waiting
* Participate in community protocol development
* QUALIFICATIONS
* * Postgraduate level degree in Psychology (M.A.) required.
* Registered as a Psychological Associate in the Province of Ontario.
* Minimum of two years’ experience providing psychological services to children and youth with a wide range of mental health problems and/or global developmental disabilities.
* Knowledge of legislation governing children and adolescents is essential.
* Knowledge and
appreciation
of issues facing our
diverse
populations (i.e. Anishinabek cultures, Francophone, Immigrant/Refugee, LGBT2SQ, etc.).
* Understanding the impact of the social determinants of health on our clients’ mental and developmental outcomes.
* Excellent
communication skills
, emotional maturity, patience, tact and resourcefulness are required.
* Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written
communication skills
in both official languages (English and French) is an asset.
* The ability to relate effectively with children, adolescents and their families.
* Demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment, clinical supervision and consultation as well as the capacity to work independently and as a member of an inter-disciplinary team are essential.
* Strong ability to self-reflect and practice safe and effective use of self.
* Ability to deliver programs and services to children, youth and families.
* Capacity to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is essential
* Position requires the ability to work
flexible hours
contingent upon client needs.
* Candidates must have a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
* Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check required.
* This position is a union…
