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Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to use your leadership abilities to make an impact in the lives of children? Consider this new role with the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. As the Clinical Manager, you will lead a team that delivers psychological and clinical services to students.
The Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch (PDSB) is a center of excellence that directly operates four provincial schools and three demonstration schools, which offer the Ontario curriculum at the elementary and secondary levels, as well as specialized integrated programming, for students who are Deaf, Blind or Deafblind or have learning disabilities.
Located in south central and eastern Ontario, these schools provide individualized education with appropriate resources, giving students with special learning needs the opportunity to participate fully in the total school experience, including sports, recreational and leadership opportunities.
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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Deaf, Deafblind or Blind people, people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• plan, implement and manage clinical and health services for a spectrum of students with a variety of exceptionalities, enrolled in the school sites; and supervise ethical and responsible practices related to all aspects of clinical care, assessment, consultation and intervention services.
• contribute to the establishment of system medical, psychological, and other clinical programs policies, practices and procedures.
• provide leadership to a team of staff in the provision of medical, psychological and other clinical services, and ensure effective administration of case management procedures.
• provide professional expertise in the resolution of escalated cases, including support in addressing traumatic events and crises in schools.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Master's Degree (or equivalent) in a Health Profession such as Psychology, Health Care, Medical Services, or Social Work
• You must understand the ASL community and culture
• Fluency in ASL is preferred
Leadership Skills:
• You demonstrate the
leadership behaviours, attributes and mindsets to lead the OPS into the future
• You have been successful in promoting equitable practices that value diversity and inclusion into your work environment and that support employee engagement
• You have experience motivating and inspiring staff to achieve results in a rapidly changing environment
• You have excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills along with a strong sense of political acuity to deal with a variety of sensitive issues
Professional knowledge and expertise:
You have:
• knowledge of clinical and social psychology, including specialization in theories applicable to school-aged youth
• knowledge of diagnostics and experience providing psychological assessment, crisis response, consultation, and intervention services
• an understanding of the elementary and secondary education system within Ontario
• experience working effectively with children and families
• knowledge of Learning Disabled, Deaf, Blind/low vision and Deafblind youth and their psychological, social and educational development
• knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. consent to treatment, care and retention of records, Health Disciplines Act, Mental Health Act, privacy legislation) to ensure programs, services and interventions are in compliance and ethical
Communication Skills:
• You demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, teachers, and other professionals to provide clinical expertise and advice, and discuss issues and programs