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Job Description
JFS Ottawa is a multiservice nonprofit community agency helping individuals and families across generations and cultures to achieve stability independence and belonging.
Core service areas include mental health and wellbeing social supports and services for seniors newcomers and diverse communities.
Our work is grounded in Jewish values and we seek to build a community through the pursuit of social justice and inclusivity.
The salary range for this role is $90000 to $110000.
Position Summary
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa (JFS) is seeking to expand its psychological program within The Counselling Group (TCG). We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with demonstrated experience in adult individuals and/or Couples therapy and/or Family therapy and experience including brief models and working with diverse client populations.
As a member of The Counselling Group and under the supervision of the Clinical Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for direct service provision as well as focus on areas unique to their professional training such as assessment diagnosis case formulation clinical supervision consultations to related areas of training professional development group facilitation. The position is flexible and allows everyone to bring their own unique interests and skills to the team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide clinical counselling services to individuals with life challenges and/or living with moderate to serious and persistent mental health challenges including assessment and treatment.
If applicable provide counselling services to Couples and Families as well.
Conduct psychological assessments where available such as WSIB and ODSP related assessments and if possible work together with the agency to expand such clinical activities.
Provides clinical supervision to other staff at TCG on an as needs basis.
Provides advocacy and referrals to help clients access relevant community services. Where necessary and useful collaborates with other professionals (i.e. doctors settlement workers and other healthcare professionals).
Where relevant maintains cooperative working relationships with community agencies schools courts child welfare workers.
Ensures quality client care that is consistent with best practices Ontario College of Psychologists Ethical Standards agency standards and evidencebased.
Maintains necessary documentation and case records.
Participates in supervision meetings workshops (including professional development opportunities)
Performs related work as assigned.
What you need:
Completed a clinical PhD or PsyD program in Psychology or equivalent titles permitting you to function as a Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Associate.
Be registered or immediately eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
Licensed to provide couples/family counseling is an asset.
Working knowledge of clinical psychology counselling psychology and health psychology is an asset.
Maintains or is eligible to maintain professional liability insurance through their association.
Eligible to work in Canada.
English essential
Fluency in other languages than English would be considered an asset.
Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check is mandatory.
Candidates eligible to work in Canada under CUSMA with a PhD in Psychology and state/provincial licence to practice in psychology may apply.
Experience in one or more evidenced based practice clinical modalities such as one of the following:
EmotionFocused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
EMDR / ART
Mindfulness
Brief narrative therapy techniques
Benefits
15 days vacation in first year prorated to your start date and FTE
10 days Personal Time Off prorated to your start date and FTE
Various Jewish Holy days off
Health and Dental Benefits plan
Hybrid work environment
Employer RRSP after one year of employment
Use of gym facilities
Flexible employer
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa supports equal opportunity employment. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Right Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Jewish Family Services. For accommodations please contact our HR department at:
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
