Registered or Provisional Psychologist; Assessment and Counselling

Registered or Provisional Psychologist (Assessment and Counselling)

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Renfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit, registered charity operating as an independent school. We are an acknowledged leader in program development for students with disabilities. For 51 years Renfrew has offered a wide range of programs and services to children and youth from Calgary and surrounding areas. Renfrew Educational Services is committed to providing inclusive and supportive educational environments for all children and youth.

Our mission is to empower children and youth with disabilities to reach their full potential through tailored educational programs and compassionate teaching. Please refer to the Renfrew Educational Services webpage: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). under the ‘Services & Programs’ for more information about the programs and services that Renfrew provides.

We are currently accepting applications for a part-time (0.6-0.8 FTE)
Registered or Provisional Psychologist(s) to join our team for the  program year to support the various programs in our agency, including:

• Assessment and Therapy Services Department
• Community Services
• Stoney Nations (Eden Valley Education)
• ECS/Elementary Education Programs

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with disabilities and a strong understanding of development. This role involves working with individuals, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and fostering a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

We

Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including RRSP matching.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Safe, supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Excellent mentorship and leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and youth with disabilities and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to plan and carry out programs.
• Enable and support learning for the youth and child and family members in the school, home and community.
• Develop treatment goals to assist in determining therapeutic progress.
• Review therapeutic interventions with parents and staff on a regular basis.
• Supporting parents through parenting concerns and challenges, offering resources and strategies from a trauma-informed and strength-based perspective, and focused on parenting skills, decreasing risk factors, increasing protective factors and functional capacity.
• Documentation/record keeping: record observations/complete progress notes, document direct/indirect time, write service summary reports or assessment reports, summarize recommendations and monthly kilometers
• Reports and other client documentation.
• Service planning and goal setting.
• Client advocacy and follow-up services with other organizations/health care providers.
• Consult with funders, partners in the community (as needed).

Assessment and Therapy Services:

• Conduct and score various assessments, provide strategies and suggestions to caregivers/parents, teachers, physicians and other individuals on how to meet the client’s needs, develop behaviour support plans and social stories, and support staff and/or caregivers/parents on the implementation.
• Develop treatment goals, (in collaboration with the Children and Youth’s Services team) to assist in determining therapeutic progress.
• Provide assessments, counselling including play therapy according to client needs.
• Possible travel in Calgary and surrounding areas and must be flexible with working hours of Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-6:00pm and Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, as needed.

Community Services:

• Collaborate with school staff and families in supporting student access to curriculum and engagement in school activities.
• Provide consultation, professional development, team collaboration, and direct intervention across various environments.
• Therapy intervention may be provided in one-to-one settings, in small groups, in classrooms, and universally in schools.
• These services are provided within school districts, independent schools, private…