Southdown https://southdown.on.ca/
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
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 multi-disciplinary 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 re-accreditation 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.
