Psychologist (Independent Consultant)

Location: 2150 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON

Type: Independent Contractor, Part-Time or Full-Time | Self-set schedule | Hybrid

Compensation: $160 to $240 per hour, depending on the type of service

Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy

Attuned Families is a child and family therapy practice in Toronto with locations in the Junction and Bloor West Village. We help families address the root causes of social, emotional, relational and behavioural difficulties, so that families find connection, parents find peace and children thrive. Our mission is to make it possible for parents and schools to create the conditions for children to reach their full potential. We focus on prevention, early intervention and treatment of child, family and school mental health, and we are building a village of support that helps Ontario families and schools form healthy attachment relationships.

Our team of about 20 clinicians and support staff takes a client-centred approach, using evidence-based approaches grounded in attachment theory. We are a teaching clinic partnered with the University of Toronto, which allows us to be at the cutting edge of our field.

Our culture is fun and supportive, with a strong focus on integrity, excellence and ethical practice. We celebrate each other regularly, learn and grow together. The culture of the practice was intentionally created and is intentionally maintained, making Attuned Families a great place to work.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Independent Contractor Psychologist to join our Bloor West Village location, reporting to the owner of the practice.

The Psychologist provides psychological and psychoeducational assessment for children and families. Assessment is the focus of this role, since our other clinicians provide treatment, and you are welcome to include treatment in your practice if you wish. This is an independent contractor position. You set your own schedule, and our administrative team handles scheduling support, marketing and the business side of practice. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us over the long term and help build psychological services at the practice. As such, there is a possibility for this role to evolve over time into a leadership position.

We offer:

• You set your own schedule.
• You can work in a hybrid model.
• You are paid an hourly rate within the range posted above.
• The practice provides access to a full set of testing tools and materials and a fully equipped, professionally designed office and clinic space.
• Our clinic infrastructure includes best-in-class administrative services, software and marketing support, so you can focus on clinical work with clients who feel genuinely supported not only by your work, but by their entire experience at the clinic.
• Our intake team takes care to match each clinician with the clients they are most passionate about working with.
• You can join our benefits plan at your own cost, which covers health, dental, vision, prescriptions and massage therapy, etc.
• You join a highly skilled, yet down-to-earth, supportive & collaborative team.
• We make time for our own families and self-care, so that we can give our best to clients and live well outside of practice.
• Our workplace is built on our values of integrity, excellence, balance, continuing education, collaboration and creativity, and on a commitment to ethical practice.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Conduct psychological and psychoeducational assessments of children, including assessments for learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Preference will be given to candidates with the competency to conduct autism assessments or gain that capacity shortly after joining the practice.
• Write clear assessment reports with practical recommendations and complete them on time.
• Work with each family as a partner throughout the assessment process and help parents understand how to support their child.
• Manage the assessment process after the initial intake, including your own scheduling and logistics.
• Manage the testing inventory with support from our administrative team.
• Keep complete documentation and records of assessments and treatment, following in-house policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide child and family therapy grounded in attachment theory, if you choose to include treatment in your practice.
• Consult and collaborate with clinicians across the team.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:

Experience and Registration:

• Registration in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate is required.
• Authorization to practise independently, including the ability to complete assessments without supervision, is required.
• A PhD or PsyD in clinical or child psychology is preferred. A master’s degree in psychology is accepted for Psychological Associates.
• Experience assessing children for learning disabilities and mental health conditions is required.
• Experience assessing for autism is a strong asset.
• Experience working with children, parents and families in a clinical setting is required.

Skills & Competencies:

• You take a clinical approach centred on relationships and attachment.
• You are committed to ethical, inclusive and anti-oppressive practice and bring humility to your work with families and colleagues.
• You work independently and hold yourself accountable for timely reports, scheduling and follow-through.
• You bring a warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth manner to children and families of different ages, cultures and backgrounds.
• You value peer consultation and work well with others on a small/medium team.
• You are committed to learning and improving as a clinician throughout your career.
• You want to stay with the practice long term and help develop its assessment services.
• Fluency in other languages would be considered a strong asset.

We would love to hear from you if you want to learn more about this opportunity!

Attuned Families is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status and disability. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or need this job posting in an alternative format.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted within legislated timelines.

Attuned Families does not use artificial intelligence systems to screen, assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for consideration will be required to complete reference checks and a behavioural assessment as part of the recruitment process.