Psychologist

Employment Opportunity

Psychologist

ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE

Founded in 1908, Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre-university education for about 2,000 students. A gateway to the world’s top universities, the College’s record of academic excellence, on-time graduation levels and university- acceptance rates into competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec.

As members of a close-knit community, Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working at one of the province’s premier post-secondary institutions.

POSITION 

Title:

Psychologist

Reporting to:

Director of Student Affairs

Classification:

Psychologist

Category:

Professional Staff 

Status:

Regular, part time

Working Hours:

28 hours per week

Annual Salary:

$63,623 to $118,768

Start Date:

August 2025 

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Psychologist, in close collaboration with all members of the Student Affairs team and the Office of the Academic Dean, is responsible for offering students (individuals or groups) accessible, confidential, empathic assistance as they encounter issues of mental health, personal, social, or vocational concern. The Psychologists work together for mutual support and in the identification of project distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies psychological theory and principles regarding behavior and mental processes


• Uses psychological standardized, recognized tools, conducts interviews and makes clinical diagnosis


• Conducts clinical assessments of individuals and groups to develop treatment plans to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment


• Helps students to use their own resources in coping with a problem situation


• Assists students in exploring career directions through a number of methods including testing, interest inventories, and personal counselling provides psychotherapy


• In collaboration with the Associate Dean, Student Success, Academic Advisors and the Adapted Services Counselor, provides psychological services to students in need.


• Refers students to other organizations such as community health services, social services centers or hospitals, if necessary, provides support and assistance to the College community in the event of a crisis or critical incident


• Offers guidance and support to faculty members who are concerned about a student


• Identifies, implements and evaluates appropriate topics and venues for psychoeducational programs related to vocational issues and mental health, based on student needs


• Fulfills other duties as required

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong listening and effective communication skills


• Professionalism, discretion, good judgment; ability to set limits


• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and across departments


• People-oriented and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality


• Exhibits a positive demeanor and ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team


• Abilities to assess and effectively help students with a wide variety of presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, (mild) trauma, life transitions, and grief and loss


• Personally committed to continuing education and professional development opportunities
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or equivalent


• Membership in the Ordre des psychologues du Québec


• Experience working with young adults


• Experience with career counselling and psychoeducational programs is an asset


• Experience developing outreach initiatives is an asset


• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French

APPLICATION

Marianopolis encourages applications from qualified individuals, including women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. If we can provide a specific accommodation to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates who are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

To apply, please visit our careers portal to upload your CV and your cover letter (incomplete applications will not be considered) by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025.