Job Description

Based in Sudbury, Ontario, Compass is the Lead Agency for child & youth mental health services for the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. Compass has a culture of caring, learning, and purpose where employees feel supported, where new ideas and innovation are welcomed, and where massive, intergenerational impact is made in the lives of children, youth, families, and communities at large. Culture, leadership, and development really matter at Compass. We're proud of bringing our culture to life through regular staff engagement, prioritizing employee wellness, and embodying the trauma-informed culture framework Sanctuary (www.thesanctuaryinstitute.org/about-us/the-sanctuary-model). The senior leadership team also engages its management team and key staff influencers in monthly leadership development related to the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework (www.leadscanada.net).

Sudbury is a medium-sized city known for its serenity and an astonishing amount of nearby lakes, hiking trails, and outdoor activities, while still enjoying a significant variety of the amenities large cities offer, including various restaurants, entertainment, and cultural diversity.

Compass is a non-profit agency. At Compass, we are a culture of caring, learning and purpose. We believe in investing in our people and providing our employees with many opportunities for growth, development and learning. We are working together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community. Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Psychological Associate will provide a broad range of psychological services (i.e. assessment, treatment, consultation, and research) for clients (including those with developmental disabilities) and their families.

RESPONSABILITIES:

Conduct psychological assessments (i.e., use of psychological measures, behavioural observations, and case history analysis). Provide individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy to clients and their families. Provide counselling services to clients and families. Provide psychological consultation to Compass staff and community partners working with children, youth and families requiring mental health intervention. Provide supervision to graduate students who wish to attain clinical experience in working with a wide range of children, adolescents and their families. Participate in, and conduct research with, children, adolescents and their families, as part of professional development. Participate in various internal and external committees to improve the quality of care and treatment for clients and families. Provide consultation and education to other professionals, community partners and groups, regarding mental health issues and prevention for children, youth and families. Abide by the professional responsibilities and expectations of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
In addition to the duties, of the Psychological Associate, the Lead Hand shall:

Supervise non-registered psychology personnel in both the assessment and treatment of clients as well as consultation to other staff Review new referrals of clients in need of services Assist with prioritization of cases Assist with case assignment to the Psychology Service staff Assist with case coordination Consult with referral source/community stakeholders where clarification on new referral is required Consult with referral source/community stakeholders where wait time for a new referral is longer than agreed in protocol Follow-up on all enquiries from clients/families waiting Participate in community protocol development

QUALIFICATIONS :

Postgraduate level degree in Psychology (M.A.) required. Registered as a Psychological Associate in the Province of Ontario. Minimum of two years' experience providing psychological services to children and youth with a wide range of mental health problems and/or global developmental disabilities. Knowledge of legislation governing children and adolescents is essential. Knowledge and appreciation of issues facing our diverse populations (i.e. Anishinabek cultures, Francophone, Immigrant/Refugee, LGBT2SQ, etc.). Understanding the impact of the social determinants of health on our clients' mental and developmental outcomes. Excellent communication skills, emotional maturity, patience, tact and resourcefulness are required. Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French) is an asset. The ability to relate effectively with children, adolescents and their families. Demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment, clinical supervision and consultation as well as the capacity to work independently and as a member of an inter-disciplinary team are essential. Strong ability to self-reflect and practice safe and effective use of self. Ability to deliver programs and services to children, youth and families. Capacity to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team is essential Position requires the ability to work flexible hours contingent upon client needs. Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English are required. This position is a unionized position.

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

Proof of eligibility to work in Canada A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on vehicle as per policy Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

Benefits include:

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Paid vacation Paid float days Paid sick leave Dental, Vision and Extended Health benefits Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) On-site parking (paid by employer)

We offer one of Canada's best pension plans

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to.

Application Process

Compass is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace culture where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and are committed to creating an environment where everyone thrives and is protected from harm.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Compass is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success. Compass will engage in reasonable workplace accommodation, short of undue hardship, for any successful candidate who has a documented exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Compass offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Compass regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose Compass as your employer of choice.

We request that all applicants submit their cover letter and resume quoting

job posting number #1825 not later than May 9, 2025,

clearly indicating how you meet the qualifications by email at

hr@compassne.ca

or at

www.compassne.ca.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Base a Sudbury, en Ontario, Boussole est l'agence principale pour les services de sante mentale pour enfants et jeunes dans les districts de Sudbury et Manitoulin. Boussole a une culture de bienveillance, d'apprentissage et de sens ou les employes se sentent soutenus, ou les nouvelles idees et l'innovation sont accueillies, et ou un impact intergenerationnel massif est cree dans la vie des enfants, des jeunes, des familles et des communautes en general. La culture, le leadership et le developpement sont des elements essentiels chez Boussole. Nous sommes fiers de donner vie a notre culture a travers des engagements reguliers du personnel, en priorisant le bien-etre des employes et en incarnant le cadre de culture informee par les traumatismes, le modele Sanctuary (www.thesanctuaryinstitute.org/about-us/the-sanctuary-model). L'equipe de direction s'engage egalement aupres de son equipe de gestion et des principaux influenceurs internes dans des formations mensuelles liees au cadre LEADS dans un environnement bienveillant (www.leadscanada.net).

Sudbury est une ville de taille moyenne, reconnue pour sa tranquillite et son grand nombre de lacs, de sentiers de randonnee et d'activites de plein air, tout en offrant une variete importante des commodites des grandes villes, incluant de nombreux restaurants, divertissements et une diversite culturelle.

Boussole est une agence a but non lucratif. Chez Boussole, nous cultivons une culture de bienveillance, d'apprentissage et de sens. Nous croyons en l'investissement dans nos employes et offrons a notre personnel de nombreuses opportunites de croissance, de developpement et d'apprentissage. Nous travaillons ensemble pour creer des parcours permettant aux enfants, aux jeunes et aux familles d'atteindre leur plein potentiel. Nous croyons en l'impact positif sur la vie des autres en prenant veritablement soin des individus et de notre communaute. Nos principes directeurs faconnent notre maniere de travailler avec nos clients, nos collegues et nos partenaires.

Le psychologue associe(e) offre une vaste gamme de services psychologiques (c.-a-d. evaluation, traitement, consultation et recherche) a la clientele (y compris les personnes ayant une deficience developpementale) ainsi qu'a leur famille.

RESPONSABILITES :

Realiser des evaluations psychologiques (c.-a-d. a l'aide de tests psychometriques, d'observations comportementales et de l'analyse des antecedents). Offrir des services de therapie individuelle, familiale et de groupe a la clientele et a sa famille. Fournir des services de counseling a la clientele et a ses proches. Offrir des services de consultation psychologique au personnel de Boussole et aux partenaires communautaires travaillant aupres des enfants, des jeunes et de leur famille ayant besoin d'une intervention en sante mentale. Assurer la supervision de personnes diplomees desirant acquerir de l'experience clinique aupres des enfants, des jeunes et de leur famille. Participer a des projets de recherche (et en mener) avec des enfants, des jeunes et leur famille dans le cadre du developpement professionnel. Sieger a divers comites internes et externes pour ameliorer la qualite des soins et des traitements destines a la clientele et aux familles. Offrir des services de consultation et de formation a d'autres professionnels, partenaires communautaires et groupes sur les enjeux de sante mentale et la prevention aupres des enfants, des jeunes et des familles. Respecter les responsabilites professionnelles et les attentes du College des psychologues de l'Ontario.

En plus des responsabilites du psychologue associe(e), la personne titulaire devra:

Superviser le personnel en psychologie non inscrit, tant pour l'evaluation et le traitement de la clientele que pour la consultation aupres du personnel. Examiner les nouvelles demandes de service de la clientele. Aider a etablir l'ordre de priorite des dossiers. Aider a l'attribution des dossiers au personnel des services psychologiques. Soutenir la coordination des dossiers. Consulter les personnes a l'origine de la demande ou les intervenants communautaires lorsqu'une clarification est necessaire. Consulter les personnes referentes ou les partenaires communautaires lorsque le delai d'attente excede les normes etablies. Assurer le suivi aupres de la clientele et des familles en attente de service. Participer au developpement de protocoles communautaires.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Maitrise (M.A.) en psychologie exigee. Etre inscrit(e) a titre de psychologue associe(e) dans la province de l'Ontario. Minimum de deux ans d'experience dans la prestation de services psychologiques aux enfants et aux jeunes vivant avec divers problemes de sante mentale et/ou des deficiences developpementales globales. Connaissance essentielle des lois touchant les enfants et les jeunes. Bonne comprehension des realites des populations diverses (p. ex., la population Anishinabek, les francophones, les personnes immigrantes, refugiees, LGBTQ2+, etc.). Connaissance de l'influence des determinants sociaux de la sante sur la sante mentale et le developpement de la clientele. Excellentes aptitudes en communication, maturite emotionnelle, patience, tact et debrouillardise. La capacite a bien communiquer a l'oral et a l'ecrit dans les deux langues officielles (francais et anglais) est un atout. Aptitude a etablir de bonnes relations avec les enfants, les jeunes et les familles. Competences averees en evaluation, en traitement, en supervision clinique et en consultation, ainsi que la capacite a travailler de facon autonome et au sein d'une equipe interdisciplinaire. Capacite d'introspection et d'utilisation securitaire et efficace de soi dans l'intervention. Aptitude a offrir des programmes et services aux enfants, aux jeunes et aux familles. Capacite essentielle a travailler de maniere autonome tout en collaborant avec une equipe multidisciplinaire. Le poste exige de la flexibilite au niveau des horaires en fonction des besoins de la clientele. Excellentes competences en communication orale et ecrite en francais et en anglais sont requises. Ce poste est syndique.

Les candidatures retenues devront fournir :

Preuve d'admissibilite a travailler au Canada. Permis de conduire valide de l'Ontario et acces a un vehicule fiable; couverture d'assurance du vehicule conforme a la politique. Verification satisfaisante d'antecedents criminels pour le service aupres du secteur vulnerable.

Les avantages comprennent :

Regime de retraite des employes de la sante de l'Ontario (HOOPP) Vacances payees Jours flottants payes Conges de maladie payes Avantages dentaires, de la vue et de sante etendue Assurance-vie et assurance en cas de deces accidentel et de mutilation Assurance invalidite de longue duree Programme d'assistance aux employes et a la famille Stationnement sur place (paye par l'employeur)

Nous offrons l'un des meilleurs regimes de retraite du Canada

Nous sommes fiers de participer au Regime de retraite des employes de la sante de l'Ontario (HOOPP), offrant a nos precieux employes la securite et la tranquillite d'esprit qu'apporte un regime de retraite a prestations determinees. Nous comprenons l'importance du bien-etre financier et croyons qu'un regime de retraite solide, tel que le HOOPP, reconnait nos employes et leur fournit une base stable pour leur avenir dans le cadre de l'ensemble du forfait de remuneration. Joignez-vous a nous et commencez a batir un avenir que vous pourrez envisager avec confiance.

Processus de demande

Boussole s'engage a favoriser une culture de travail diversifiee, equitable, inclusive et antiraciste ou tout le personnel est valorise, respecte et encourage a contribuer avec ses perspectives et talents uniques. Nous reconnaissons que la diversite et l'inclusion sont essentielles a notre succes et nous nous engageons a creer un environnement ou chaque personne prospere et est protegee contre les prejudices.

Boussole est un employeur offrant l'egalite des chances et nous valorisons l'importance de la diversite, de la dignite et de la valeur de chaque individu sur le lieu de travail. Boussole s'engage a creer un milieu de travail respectueux, inclusif et sans obstacle qui permet a tout notre personnel d'atteindre son plein potentiel. Une main-d'oeuvre diversifiee est essentielle a notre succes. Boussole s'engagera a fournir des amenagements raisonnables en milieu de travail, sauf en cas de contrainte excessive, pour toute candidature retenue ayant une exemption documentee en vertu du Code des droits de la personne de l'Ontario.

Boussole offre des amenagements aux candidatures en situation de handicap dans ses processus de recrutement. Si Boussole communique avec vous concernant une opportunite d'emploi, veuillez nous informer avant l'entretien si vous avez besoin d'un amenagement. Nous encourageons toutes les candidatures qualifiees a postuler et esperons que vous choisirez Boussole comme employeur de choix.

Nous demandons a toutes les candidatures de soumettre leur lettre de motivation et leur curriculum vitae en indiquant le numero d'affichage de

l'offre d'emploi no 1825, au plus tard le 9 mai 2025

, en precisant clairement comment vous repondez aux qualifications par courriel a

hr@compassne.ca

ou sur le site

www.compassne.ca

.

Nous remercions toutes les candidatures, mais nous communiquerons uniquement avec les personnes retenues pour un entretien.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $51.97-$65.82 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Vision care
Application question(s):

As a Bona Fide Occupational Requirement, providing a Satisfactory Policy Vulnerable Sector Check is required. Will this be an issue?
Education:

Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

providing psychological services: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

registration as a Psychological Associate in Ontario (required)
Work Location: In person