School Psychologist

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is a dynamic Catholic school board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services from a Catholic faith perspective.

DPCDSB, one of Ontario’s largest school boards, is comprised of approximately 71,000 students enrolled in 151 schools (125 elementary and 26 secondary) throughout the diverse GTA municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville.

DPCDSB employs approximately 8,000 faculty and staff to deliver and support its Catholic educational mission. The Board offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Psychologist

Position type : Permanent and Contract (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Dates : School Year Calendar (Perm)

Location(s) : Board-Wide - Multiple Locations

Salary Range :

Psychologist : $80,403 - $123,941(annually)

Employees who hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field of study shall receive $2,363 in addition to their grid placement, prorated based on FTE / length of contract

The position of Psychologist with a Master’s Degree and Psychological Associates shall receive $1,600 in addition to their grid, placement prorated based on FTE / length of contract

Position Summary

Psychologists work under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services or designate, and the clinical direction of the Chief Psychologist.

The Psychologist will apply their knowledge of human behaviour, development and mental health to the learning, mental health and well-being needs of students through psychological assessment, intervention and consultation.

Qualifications for Psychologist / Psychological Associate / Psychoeducational Consultant

• Doctoral degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Previous experience in a school psychology setting an asset.
• Experience administering psychological assessments measuring intellectual, academic, social, behavioural and emotional / mental health functioning in children and adolescents.
• Experience with consulting, counselling and primary, secondary and tertiary intervention programs and techniques.
• Evidence of commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.

To be considered for this position, please send an e-mail with a letter of interest, along with your resume, fully detailing your experience and qualifications.

Quoting File : APSSP-PSYCH to [email protected] . Visit www.dpcdsb.org for more details.

ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.

We thank all applicants but be advised that only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Descriptions Below

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Position Title : Psychologist

Department : Psychology / Special Education and Learning Services

Title of Immediate Supervisor : Chief Psychologist

Summary of Objectives :

Psychologists work under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services or designate, and the clinical direction of the Chief Psychologist.

The Psychologist will apply their knowledge of human behaviour, development and mental health to the learning, mental health and well-being needs of students through psychological assessment, intervention and consultation.

Major Functions and Responsibilities :

Direct Student Support

• Perform appropriate psychological assessments and formulate and communicate a differential diagnosis when indicated, through a cross-cultural, equity and inclusive lens.
• Plan, execute and evaluate appropriate academic and therapeutic mental health prevention and intervention programs through a cross-cultural, equity and inclusive lens.
• Work in interdisciplinary teams to provide crisis interventions for students.

Indirect Student Support

• Participate in school conferences and team meetings.
• Work in interdisciplinary teams for case management and program planning.
• Consult with teachers, principals and other staff regarding students who are experiencing intellectual, academic, social, behavioural and emotional challenges.
• Interpret and discuss psychological assessment findings and recommendations with parents and school staff.
• Assist parents and school staff with the implementation of recommendations.
• Prepare or present assessment summaries to the Identification, Placement and Review Committee and provide score sheets to the Consulting Psychologist at Family Level IPRCs.
• Serve as a committee member at School Level IPRCs, when required.
• Provide referrals to community resources and liaise as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records in accordance with Board direction and professional standards, and complete caseload data collection as required by the Board.

Other Duties

• Contribute to educators' professional development through in-service programming.
• Keep up to date with relevant psychological and educational research.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Education :
• Doctoral degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Previous experience in a school psychology setting an asset.
• Experience administering psychological assessments measuring intellectual, academic, social, behavioural and emotional / mental health functioning in children and adolescents.
• Experience with consulting, counselling and primary, secondary and tertiary intervention programs and techniques.
• Evidence of commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
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