Career Opportunity

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Contract Position (Clinical Assessor):


SLA is a thriving multidisciplinary Clinic. We conduct a wide range of psychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. Our assessments are tailored to provide information that will assist in understanding behaviors of concern, cognitive strengths/vulnerabilities, adaptive functioning abilities, learning disabilities, attachment patterns, vocational/rehabilitation potential, and impact of occupational stress injuries. We also conduct parental capacity assessments, guardianship assessments and custody assessment. Our assessments offer a detailed examination of the presenting problem areas, identify factors contributing to these problem areas and provide recommendations for case planning and court purposes.

We are looking for clinical assessors who have superior skills with the completion of complex assessments and the interpretation and delivery of diagnostic intervention recommendations to parents and partnering community resources.

Requirements:

    • Proficiency to conduct comprehensive evaluations in any of the following areas:

 

    • Cognitive /Academic/Learning Disability/Adaptive Functioning assessments;
    • Attachment assessments;
    • Vocational/Rehabilitation assessments;
    • Disability assessments;
    • Parental Capacity/Guardianship/Custody assessments; and
    • Neuro-psych assessments

 

  • Works as a collaborative team member
  • Maintains appropriate client files
  • Criminal Record/Child Abuse Checks/Adult Abuse Reg.

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of direct clinical evaluation experience
  • Superior writing skills
  • Proficient with clinical formulations

Professional Assets:

  • ·      Demonstrates a strong commitment towards personal growth
  • ·      Ability to travel

Contract Position (Clinical Therapist):

SLA is looking for clinical therapists who have advanced skills and experienceworking with, and empowering, individuals and families to overcome personal obstacles. We are looking for clinicians who use a variety of teachings with insights from the spiritual traditions, psychodynamic, philosophy, modern science, developmental psychology and other disciplines. The clinicians at SLA have a deep understanding of transformational processes – and how healing involves both intention and attention. Proficiency in the following is desired:

  • ·      A strong understanding of complex trauma and resiliency;
  • ·      A strong understanding of occupational stress injuries;
  • ·      Coaching and mediation;
  • ·      Experience working with children in care; and
  • ·      Proficiency in occupational health and return to work programs

If you are interested in applying for a position with us we encourage you to send a cover letter and your CV, along with 3 references to solange@drlavack.com.