Psychologist
Posted on Friday, June 20th, 2025
Renfrew County District School Board | Pembroke, Ontario
Full-Time | Wage: Salary | Closes 2025-08-08
Job Description
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 $108-517 – 116,993
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 children’s 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 District’s 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 current vulnerable 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 with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) 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.
JOB TERMS:
APPLY BY: 2025-08-08
How to Apply
Please visit the Careers section at www.rcdsb.on.ca
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