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Job Description
RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
requires a
Psychologist
(Commencing August 25 2025)
LOCATION : Mary Street Education Centre Pembroke
HOURS PER WEEK :35 hours per week 10.5 months/year
SUMMARY: The Renfrew County District School Board is seeking a qualified Psychologist to join its team. Reporting to the Superintendent of Special Services the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of a wide variety of psychological services in schools in a timely and responsive manner.
RATE OF PAY: Annual salary grid range is $
Skills Qualifications and Experience:
- Doctorate Degree in Psychology
- Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
- 3-5 years related experience in a school board setting preferred although experience in childrens mental health may be considered;
- Experience in conducting risk assessments would be an asset;
- Experience in a multi-disciplinary team model (i.e. Psychologists Social Workers Teachers Principals Attendance Counsellors Speech and Language Pathologists)
- The nature of this position will require the successful candidate to service large geographical areas; mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate.
- Experience with diagnostic formulation and communication of psychological diagnoses according to accepted diagnostic criteria
- Knowledge of evidenced-based practices in school psychology
Duties:
- Conduct psychological and psychoeducational assessments of students with academic learning social emotional and/or behavioural difficulties in collaboration with the District psychometrist and other relevant staff to support educational planning and services.
- Provide consultation to teachers administrators resource staff and parents/guardians regarding students with learning personal adjustment or developmental concerns for the purpose of program planning.
- Maintain clear concise and accurate clinical file documentation protecting privacy and confidentiality as per the standards and regulations established by regulatory college and adhering to the Districts policies and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of legislation codes and regulations as they pertain to delivery of psychological services diagnosis and individual education plans privacy and confidentiality
- Prepare and provide professional development sessions to promote capacity building for school and system staff
- Practice within a strengths-based anti-oppressive framework inclusive of cross-cultural considerations that embraces the diversity of students.
- Assume clinical supervision responsibilities as required
- Communicate and liaise with relevant professionals including private practitioners and agencies to ensure a coordinated effort in supporting the needs of students.
- Respond to school crises including attending threat assessments or support with tragic events as requested
- Other duties as assigned
The vacation periods for this position are over Christmas Break March Break and approximately 6 weeks during the months of July and August.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All other applicants are thanked for their interest.
All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a currentvulnerable sector screening criminal background check acceptable to the RCDSB.
The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians withDisabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to adviseHuman Resources () throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
The RCDSB is committed to equity diversity and inclusion in our employment practices.
For more information please visit the RCDSB Careers page.
Employment Type
Full-Time
