Developmental Services
Developmental Services, a unit of Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, has an inter-disciplinary team that provides a full spectrum of services to assist in the promotion of health development of Indigenous infants, toddlers, children and youth throughout their childhood and into adulthood. Our intention is to support them in living their lives to the fullest and help them achieve their life goals, regardless of their health challenges.
This position is located in Sioux Lookout, Ontario and serves 33 surrounding First Nation communities (mostly fly-in communities). The model of care aims to provide psychological services to clients in their home community or via telehealth. Extensive travel for community visits is expected. All costs, including travel stipend with meal allowances, is covered.
Rotation experiences
Assessments:
- Psychoeducational and psychological (mental health) assessment for children and youth
- Autism diagnostic assessments for children and youth
- Opportunities for neuropsychological assessment with Northwestern Ontario FASD diagnostic clinic
Psychotherapy:
- Opportunities to provide individual and group psychotherapy via telehealth to children and adolescents with developmental differences for a variety of complex trauma and mental health concerns
- Opportunities to gain experience with different therapeutic modalities, including CBT, trauma-focused CBT, DBT, and behavioural therapy
Supervision:
- Opportunities to supervise a psychometrist and possibly graduate students
Consultation:
- Opportunities to provide consultation to community schools and community programs
- Opportunities to collaborate with allied health professionals on a multi-disciplinary team
Education:
- Opportunities to participate in community education initiatives, including workshops and social media
- Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary education with Developmental Services team
Additional Opportunities:
- Opportunities to participate in weekly Indigenous cultural education as well as ceremony and other traditional activities
- Opportunity to receive formal ADOS-2 training
- Opportunities to participate in program development and evaluation
housing information
Shared accommodation (typically with other residents or visiting health professionals) is provided as an option for the residents who are matched to this rotation in Sioux Lookout.
The accommodation is provided in addition to the salary given to residents. Pets are not allowed in the shared accommodation. Residents may also choose to arrange alternate accommodation if they desire at their own costs.
