Registered or Provisional Psychologist

Renfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit, registered charity operating as an independent school. We are an acknowledged leader in program development for students with disabilities. For 51 years Renfrew has offered a wide range of programs and services to children and youth from Calgary and surrounding areas. Renfrew Educational Services is committed to providing inclusive and supportive educational environments for all children and youth. Our mission is to empower children and youth with disabilities to reach their full potential through tailored educational programs and compassionate teaching. Please refer to the Renfrew Educational Services webpage: http://www.renfreweducation.org under the ‘Services & Programs’ for more information about the programs and services that Renfrew provides

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We are currently accepting applications for a part-time and/or full-tim e Registered or Provisional Psychologist( s) to join our team for the 2025-2026 program year to support the various programs in our agency, includin

• g:Assessment and Therapy Services Departme
• ntCommunity Servic
• esStoney Nations (Eden Valley Education
• ) ECS/Elementary Education Progra

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The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with disabilities and a strong understanding of development. This role involves working with individuals, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and fostering a nurturing and inclusive classroom environme

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We Of**

• fer:Competitive salary and benefits package, including RRSP match
• ing.Professional development and growth opportunit
• ies.Safe, supportive and collaborative work environm
• ent.Excellent mentorship and leader
• shipOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and youth with disabilities and their famil

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Key Responsibili**

• ties:Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to plan and carry out prog
• rams.Enable and support learning for the youth and child and family members in the school, home and commu
• nity.Develop treatment goals to assist in determining therapeutic prog
• ress.Review therapeutic interventions with parents and staff on a regular b
• asis.Supporting parents through parenting concerns and challenges, offering resources and strategies from a trauma-informed and strength-based perspective, and focused on parenting skills, decreasing risk factors, increasing protective factors and functional capa
• city.Documentation/record keeping: record observations/complete progress notes, document direct/indirect time, write service summary reports or assessment reports, summarize recommendations and monthly kilom
• etersReports and other client documenta
• tion.Service planning and goal set
• ting.Client advocacy and follow-up services with other organizations/health care provi
• ders.Consult with funders, partners in the community (as nee

**ded).

Assessment and Therapy Ser**

• vices:Conduct and score various assessments, provide strategies and suggestions to caregivers/parents, teachers, physicians and other individuals on how to meet the client’s needs, develop behaviour support plans and social stories, and support staff and/or caregivers/parents on the implement
• ation.Develop treatment goals, (in collaboration with the Children and Youth’s Services team) to assist in determining therapeutic pro
• gress.Provide assessments, counselling including play therapy according to client
• needs.Possible travel in Calgary and surrounding areas and must be flexible with working hours of Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-6:00pm and Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, as n

**eeded.

Community Se**

• rvices:Collaborate with school staff and families in supporting student access to curriculum and engagement in school acti
• vities.Provide consultation, professional development, team collaboration, and direct intervention across various enviro
• nments.Therapy intervention may be provided in one-to-one settings, in small groups, in classrooms, and universally in s
• chools.These services are provided within school districts, independent schools, private ECS programs and other settings in southern A
• lberta.This position has travel requirements – Calgary, West, East and South of C

algary.

• Nations:Provide assessment services to children, youth, and young
• adults.School based counselling in harm reduction, addictions, trauma and/o
• r grief.Group support act
• ivities.Participation with diagnosis and building capacity of those impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Developmental Disabili
• ty, etc.Provide assessments and counselling according to clien
• t needs.Working with the team and in collaboration with the teacher to develop strategies, coach and support team members and parents in daily classroom plans. Collaborates with teacher to develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Program Plan (IPP

**) goals.

Qualif**

• ications:Master’s degree in Psychology; current registration and good standing with the College of Alberta Psych
• ologists.Familiarity with the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Code of Professional Con duct, Principles for Psychological Testing, Family Enhancement Act, Mental Health Act, Persons with Disabili
• ties Act.Experience with trauma-informed practice knowledge and ex
• perience.Experience in counselling with children and youth with special needs and their
• families.Experience with assessment, intervention and counseling in numerous areas (psychoeducational, social/emotional, behavioral, Autism, FASD, Learning Disabiliti
• es etc.).Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate P
• ractices.Experience working in community health or Primary Care Network considered
• an asset.A good listener, with strong verbal and written communicatio
• n skills.Must have a vehicle, valid Alberta Driver’s License, and a clean drivin
• g record.A reliable vehicle, auto insurance with a minimum $2,000,000.00 liability and driver’s license is
• required.Must have professional liability i

**nsurance.

Pre-Requisite Security Clearance Docu**

• mentation:Successful candidates must provide us with a valid ‘Calgary Police Check with Vulnerable Sector’ dated within 3 months prior to their s
• tart date.‘Intervention Record Check through Alberta Child Services’ is also required, however, we can support you with completing this during your o

**nboarding.

Ho**

• w to Apply:Apply here – Registered or Provisional Psychologis

*t (Careers)

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will b*

e contacted.Renfrew Educational Service is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for al

l employees.