Join Our Team
Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,530 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.
One full-time permanent Psychologist position available starting on May 04, 2026, working 37.5 hours per week.
What’s In It for You?
- Job Band ML (hourly wages): Min - $54.32, Mid - $59.69, Max - $65.07.
- A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
- Enrollment in a defined pension plan with the Heath Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Enrollment in our Modular Health and Dental Benefits plan with Sun Life.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
- 3 Weeks paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly).
- 15 hours of personal time per year.
- Paid sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours
- 11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
- Employee Referral Incentive Program.
- Agency Orientation and Training modules.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Staff appreciation events.
Your Role:
- Primary focus is on completion of comprehensive psychological assessments, with flexible portfolio also potentially including provision of therapy and consultation.
- Opportunity to work with highly knowledgeable and collegial psychology team.
- Ability to work from trauma-informed lens, and commitment to equity and respect for diversity are required.
- Provides a variety of services to children, adolescents, caregivers, and community agencies, such as assessment, consultation, and individual therapy.
- May participate in research and program development.
- May provide consultation to interdisciplinary live-in and day treatment programs.
- May provide supervision to psychology trainees.
- Works in alignment with the Agency’s commitment to equity to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.
- The above tasks are representative but not all inclusive.
Your Talents and Experience:
- A Doctoral degree in psychology and registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioral Analysts of Ontario. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience working with children and adolescents who are involved with multiple service providers. Supervision from a registered Psychologist will be available for selected candidate/s if they are in the process of becoming registered with CPBAO.
- Experience and registration or eligibility for registration to work with adults as well is an asset but not required.
- The ability to work within an agency with an interdisciplinary approach.
- Encouraged to maintain membership within their professional association.
- The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.
Our Commitment to Equity:
To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.
Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.
