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Psychologist

Hamilton, ON, CA
Salary Range: $xx To $xx Annually

Full-time Permanent Position.

Other: This is a unionized position.
Travel: Valid G license and vehicle required to travel to various locations in Hamilton, Ontario.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

ABOUT US:

Lynwood Charlton Centre is Hamilton’s Lead Agency for child and youth mental health, providing transformative care through community, residential, and treatment services. We empower young people (prenatal to age 25) and their families with equitable, accessible programs—from counselling and crisis support to skill-building and advocacy. Guided by compassion and evidence, we collaborate with 7 core partners to strengthen mental health across our diverse community. 

Through our Lead Agency role, we are responsible for leading and facilitating system reform in Hamilton. To do this, we work collaboratively with other child and youth mental health service providers, other affiliated community partners including our child welfare, health, and school board partners, and parents and youth engaged in our services.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit the Our Approach section of the website.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

  • Competitive pay inclusive of a pension plan;

  • Comprehensive Group Benefits plan with extended health care coverage;

  • Growth opportunities for training and mentorship;

  • Equity-driven culture where diversity thrives;

  • Supportive leadership invested in your success;

  • Accredited excellence (Canadian Centre for Accreditation).

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Company Pension

  • RRSP match

  • Paid Time off

  • Employee assistance program

  • Life Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Extended health care coverage

  • Dental Care

  • Vision Care

  • On-site parking

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently looking for a Psychologist to work from our Head Office in Hamilton.

Directly reporting to the Clinical Director, the Psychologist is a valuable member of our multidisciplinary team, providing care to children and youth with complex mental health, behavioral and/ or developmental issues, and their families. The Psychologist conducts psychological assessments, clinical formulation, brief individual, group, and family intervention, treatment recommendations, and consultation to staff on psychology-related issues. The Psychologist is a leader in program development, quality assurance, and research initiatives across the Agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide a specialized Psychological lens to the interdisciplinary team including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Child Youth Workers, and BCBA’s.

  • Contribute to the conceptualization and formulation of treatment plans utilizing a wide range of evidence-based treatment modalities appropriate to the needs and strengths of children, youth, and families.

  • Participate in a clinical team environment, including intake, implementation, program development and evaluation.

  • Maintain clinical records, assessments and reports according to agency, program policy, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

  • Document assessments, treatment plans, interactions, and interventions according to Agency guidelines and standards while adhering to the professional standards outlined by the regulatory college.

  • Provide clinical leadership in the treatment planning process and evaluation of treatment outcomes.

  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs.

  • Facilitate training sessions for staff in collaboration with the Clinical Director and Program Managers.

  • Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

  • Psychologist or Psychological Associate registered and in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) with authorization to work with children, adolescents and families.

  • Expertise in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (particularly Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).

  • A minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience working with families and children and/or youth in an inpatient or outpatient treatment/counselling setting.

  • Demonstrated strength in consultation, teaching, inter-professional collaboration, and supervision of advanced learners.

  • Demonstrated competency and experience in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests, particularly those tests relevant to the assessment of cognitive, academic, personality and socio-emotional functioning.

  • Experience working with and developing intervention plans aimed to enhance client functioning within a home and community setting.

  • Experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to set and achieve common goals.

  • Experience with navigating and/or collaborating with other community systems.

  • Knowledge of computers and word processing and specialized software to input/retrieve client data, prepare reports, evaluate testing and maintain case documentation and statistics.

  • A valid G class drivers license, and reliable vehicle is required, as this role requires local work-related travel within Hamilton.

  • Minimum 1 million dollar liability insurance coverage is required.

NICE TO HAVES:

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following: 

  • Though our preferred candidate is fluent in English and French, mastery of the French language is not required.

  • Knowledge of the cultural diversity of communities served by the agency.

  • Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US:

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

  • Broad Records Police Check (done within four weeks of employment is required.

  • Up-to-date vaccinations (as per health guidelines).

HOW TO APPLY:

Using the form below, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate.

Lynwood Charlton Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect Hamilton’s diversity—including racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous, and disabled communities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Lynwood Charlton Centre’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Apply Now

Please use the form provided below and attach your cover letter and resume.

If you have additional questions, please contact:

Sandy Gdyczynski, B.A., CHRL, Director, Human Resources

careers@lynwoodcharlton.ca
(905) 389-1361

526 Upper Paradise Road
Hamilton, ON L9C 5E3