Job Description

The Southdown Institute is a recognized industry leader in the provision of integrated mental health
services. We are dedicated to clinical and organizational excellence in providing preventative and
restorative care, using the best of psychological science and practice integrated with the wisdom of
the Catholic spiritual tradition. Our highly experienced multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping
our clients find healing and well-being.
Southdown is located in Holland Landing (York Region), and is accessible from the GTA or Simcoe
County. Our award-winning fully accessible facility is located in a setting of natural beauty on 37
private acres. Southdown provides a welcoming and supportive environment conducive to healing
and well-being of body, mind, and spirit.
Position Summary:
We are seeking to fill a full-time permanent position of Clinical Psychologist and Director of Training
to oversee a graduate psychology practicum program, establish and lead a psychology internship
program, and provide clinical and candidate psychological assessments. This position includes a
comprehensive benefits package and pension plan.
Southdown offers comprehensive clinical and vocational/candidate assessments, a 14-week
Residential Program with Continuing Care, outpatient psychological services, consultation and
education. The client population typically consists of persons experiencing such issues as mood
disorders, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, as well as a range of addictions (chemical and
process). The Clinical Psychologist and Director of Training position is split equally between the
administrative tasks of the Director of Training and clinical tasks. The psychologist will provide
assessments using standardized psychological measures and findings incorporated from the multidisciplinary team of clinicians. The holistic treatment model at Southdown requires close interaction
with the other members of the clinical team who provide addiction counselling, spiritual direction,
nursing, psychiatry, dietary and fitness instruction.
Southdown has a proud history of training graduate students and early-career professionals in clinical
psychology. The initial task of the Training Director will be to develop and formalize a one-year
Internship/Residency in Clinical Psychology. This will include preparation of a self-study application
designed to meet the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Accreditation Standards for
Internships in Professional Psychology. The Training Director will also assume administrative
leadership for psychology practicum placements, and participate in clinical supervision of psychology
trainees and other unlicensed clinical staff if needed.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is an experienced and senior professional who has had prior and substantive
experience in the provision of training. He/she will be advised by a training committee of other
psychologists who are themselves significantly involved in the internship program. Individuals with
experience successfully leading an internship program through the initial CPA accreditation or reaccreditation process will be given special consideration. The successful candidate must have a PhD
in clinical psychology and be registered with the Ontario College of Psychologists for autonomous
practice. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to produce detailed, high-quality,
assessment and treatment reports and clinical documentation, and must be able to work
independently and use critical thinking skills. Individuals with experience in individual and group
therapy, (CBT, DBT, short-term dynamic therapy), comprehensive psychological assessments, and the
treatment of mood disorders and personality disorders will be given special consideration. Computer
literacy is essential for purposes of electronic charting, particularly the ability to use Microsoft Office.
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Application Process:
To apply for this position, please email or mail your resume and any supporting materials to:
Email: cdodgson@southdown.on.ca
Mail: Christine Dodgson
Human Resources
The Southdown Institute
18798 Old Yonge Street
Holland Landing, ON L9N 0L1
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants
selected for interviews will be contacted.
Southdown values the health and safety of its employees and is committed to the prevention of
COVID-19. Southdown has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy that requires all staff to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to
provide proof of vaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire. Any
medical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer of
employment.
We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and
faiths.