Job Description

Join Our Team

Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 16,000 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.



We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.

What's In It for You?

Job Band ML (hourly wages): Min - $54.32, Mid - $59.69, Max - $65.07. A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives. Enrollment in a defined pension plan with the Heath Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Enrollment in our Modular Health and Dental Benefits plan with Sun Life. Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services. Paid vacation (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated bi-weekly) + 15 hours of personal time per year. Paid sick time (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours 11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day. Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise. Employee Referral Incentive Program. Agency Orientation and Training modules. Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Staff appreciation events.

Your Role:

Your role will have a primary focus on providing comprehensive psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and young adults. Assessments include cognitive and academic functioning, as well as complex mental health and trauma assessment, and make use of reliable, standardized, current psychometric measures. Training and experience in assessment with adults is an asset but not mandatory. A smaller portion of your role will involve providing psychotherapy to children and youth as well as support to their caregivers, using trauma-informed and evidence-based models of intervention. You may also provide consultation to interdisciplinary live-in and day treatment programs for children and youth. You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary setting, as well as a highly supportive, knowledgeable, and collegial team of psychologists. You may provide supervision to psychology trainees such as practicum students. You will work with and consult to community organizations and relevant service sectors such as Family and Children's Services of Waterloo Region, local schools, and possibly, youth justice service providers. You may consult to agency programs and leaders regarding best practices, program design, and program evaluation. This may include providing training and educational sessions for agency staff about mental health topics. You will have professional development and training opportunities to continue to further your knowledge and skills. Regular peer consultation will also be available to you. You will work within an agency that is strongly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppression, and will have the opportunity to embed these into your work as well as engage in continued learning.

our Talents and Experience:

A Doctoral degree in psychology and registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioral Analysts of Ontario. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience working with children and adolescents who are involved with multiple service providers. Supervision from a registered Psychologist will be available for selected candidate/s if they are in the process of becoming registered with CPBAO. Experience and registration or eligibility for registration to work with adults as well is an asset but not required. The ability to work within an agency with an interdisciplinary approach. Encouraged to maintain membership within their professional association.

If you are community-focused and share our values and commitment to equity, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application in confidence,

no later than 4 pm on October 30, 2025.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at hr@starlingcs.ca or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.

Our Commitment to Equity:

To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.



Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.