Psychologist - Ottawa, Canada - JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA
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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

JFS Ottawa is a multi-service non-profit 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 $90,000 to $110,000.

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.


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.
Experience in one or more evidenced based practice clinical modalities such as one of the following:

  • Emotion-Focused 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
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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