HomeBridge Youth
Location
Dartmouth, NS | Canada
Job description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Psychology
Registered or Candidate Register Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
Two years clinical experience working with youth and families
Clinical experience in an adult or youth mental health setting is preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team
POSITION SUMMARY
Within Bridges for Learning and the six HomeBridge Youth Society programs, the framework and practice of youth care is resourced by clinical interpretations of client needs and a systemic analysis of family, context and structural dynamics. The psychologist position represents one partner within the multidisciplinary team. This position entails a 40 hour work week; most duties fall between 8:00am and 6:00pm with occasional evening and weekend work. Operational supervision is provided by the Director of Operations.
While it is recognized that everyone working on the multi-disciplinary team employs clinical approaches, the team refers to the social worker, psychologist, care coordinator, recreation therapist and program coordinator who work as a support team within the youth care approach.
Reports to Director of Operations and may receive supervision or direction from the Executive Director or the Director of Youth Care Services.
CORE COMPETENCIES
The incumbent is required to perform, exhibit and lead by example in the following areas:
Analytical and conceptual thinking
Client service orientation
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Knowledge sharing and developing others
Valuing diversity
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide direct clinical assessment to individual youth receiving service from HomeBridge Youth Society by:
Conducting psychoeducational assessments and presenting results to caregivers and family
Consult with parents/guardians and caregivers in order to optimize intervention planning and accommodations, if necessary
To provide psychological consultation to facility/program teams
To assist HomeBridge Youth Society program development
To provide a community link between the systems of youth care homes and adolescent mental health
To adhere to the HomeBridge Youth Society Code of Conduct, the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, and the Standards of Practice as set by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
To research, collaborate and develop further programming for the Expressions Program of the Arts in consultation with the Expressions team
To oversee and facilitate new and existing community partnerships within the Bridges for Learning Program (e.g., Youth Employability Project)
To research, oversee, and co-facilitate the Social and Emotional Learning curriculum in the Bridges for Learning classroom
To develop a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and application of the youth care model of practice as it relates to effective interventions with youth and families
Demonstrate an ability to articulate a framework as requested for clinical intervention with families which is in accordance with the youth care model of practice
To conduct academic screening for any students in the Bridges for Learning program or youth residing in other programs within the HomeBridge community
General Position Expectations relative to Personal Development and Self Awareness
To possess active self-awareness
To be committed to professional growth
To commit adherence to the HomeBridge Youth Society Code of Professional Conduct
To be able to work effectively with external systems and persons
To understand the need for flexibility and adaptation in working within a youth care setting, and the implications for adjusting priorities and scheduling.
Framework for Practice
The framework utilized by the team includes recognition of the systemic issues which operate in the lives of youth and their families, including:
unequal economic power distribution
gender socialization
sex role stereotypes
regionalism as it relates to the socialization process
heterosexism and homophobia
sexism
institutions of family, school and media
class
race
recognition and understanding that interpersonal difficulties often arise from pressures inherent in unequal societal structures and lie within a structural context, rather than from an individually pathologized experience
This framework seeks to broaden personal experience to the political sphere through an analysis of systemic issues and power imbalances. The process for this broadening usually involves consciousness rising in order to develop insight into what impacts the course of people’s lives.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment demands a strong concentration and the ability to focus while maintaining sensitivity and appreciation of the delicate balance required in working with the clientele. Work hours are based on client needs. Incumbent may be required to travel to other HomeBridge facilities, public schools or other locations as directed. Access to a vehicle is preferred. Must be able to work independently or in a team environment, and under stressful conditions. Working environment often requires sensitivity to cultural, societal differences, and appropriate protocols. Working conditions include physical, emotional and mental demands.
COMPENSATION
A comprehensive benefits package is available after a three month waiting period. The salary range is $71,997-$91,889 and will be negotiated based on the successful incumbent’s education and experience.
We encourage applicants from Indigenous People, Black and other racially visible people, people with disabilities and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community to self-identify in your correspondence.
Please send a cover letter and current resume to the following email address:
or mail it to:
HomeBridge Youth Society
Selection Committee
270 Pleasant Street
Dartmouth, N.S. B2Y 3S3
Thank you in advance to all interested candidates.
Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
No telephone calls please.
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