Psychologist

Role Description

Reporting to the Clinic Director of the McGill Psychological Assessment & Counselling Clinic, the incumbent provides direct mental health support to clients of the Clinic, contributing to the mission of fostering mental health awareness, prevention, early intervention, and accessible care.

• Delivers evidence-informed assessment, counselling, and psychotherapy tailored to diverse client needs.
• Conducts psychological/emotional assessments and collaboratively creates intervention/wellness plans with Clinic clients.
• Completes reports and consultation paperwork consistent with OPQ/CPA standards.
• Provides follow-up appointments and makes referrals within McGill and the larger community, as appropriate.
• Provides individual therapy or counselling within a collaborative care framework for clients experiencing mild-moderate psychological distress.
• Works from a short-term, collaborative, evidence-informed model emphasizing client agency and resilience.
• Participates in planning and conducting workshops and outreach activities in areas appropriate to the Clinic’s mandate.
• Establishes and maintains strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated programming and referral pathways.
• Provides expertise to the Clinic Director in developing and implementing a research protocol for obtaining feedback from clients about their satisfaction with Clinic intervention services.
• Participates with the Clinic Director and Director of Clinical Training in ensuring that field placements and internship sites of students are consistent with OPQ/CPA standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that practice is up to date and informed by current research.
• Participates in training opportunities and incorporates current Clinic practices into daily routine.
• Works on special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counselling, or a related field is preferred.
• Must hold registration with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ).
• Experience providing evidence-informed individual counselling to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Skilled in conducting psychological assessments and developing intervention and/or collaborative wellness plans.
• Ability to respond to clients experiencing difficulty or heightened emotionality, including completing suicide or violence risk assessments.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective collaboration with colleagues and external partners.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse student populations.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and staying current with professional standards and research.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and administrative skills.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 Years Related Experience with Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree 2 Years Related Experience with Master’s Degree.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible).
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible).
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA).
• Competitive vacation policy.
• Two (2) personal days.
• Two (2) floating holidays.
• Nine (9) “Summer Fridays” – paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day.
• Paid time off over the December holiday period.
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents.
• Up to one (1) day of remote work per week where the position permits.